Thursday, October 6, 2011

Hubway Day in Roxbury This Saturday

Learn what those Hubway bikes in Dudley are all about.  Sign up for a discounted membership (if your income is low enough).  Take a ride.  Everyone, including people who have their own bikes or already have Hubway memberships,  is invited.

From "Madison Park's Complete Streets":

"Have you seen the new Hubway bikes downtown and in Dudley Square?

     Did you know you may qualify for a $5 membership for the whole year – including a free helmet?

          Want to know more about it how it works?

RIDE THE HUBWAY IN ROXBURY!

Madison Park’s Complete Streets team invites you to our firstHubway Day
Saturday, October 8th
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
to promote access to Boston’s new bike sharing system

Join us to…
à Get your $5 membership & a FREE bike helmet!*
à Learn about bike safety & how the Hubway works.
à Take a ride on a New Balance Hubway bike!
à Enjoy raffles, refreshments, and more.

Meet at Madison Park Public Internet Center (40 Raynor Circle, near Ruggles & Tremont) for refreshments, resources, and membership sign-ups before we head to the Hubway Station at Ruggles T and take a ride together on a nearby bike path.
RSVP and spread the word on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=266192360087757
Contact Angela to RSVP or learn more: akelly@madison-park.org, 617.849.6234, or 508.345.4699 (day of event).

Individuals who already have a bicycle and/or a Hubway key are encouraged to attend!
Walkers and new-bicyclists / non-bicyclists are welcome to participate, as well!

*Subsidized $5 memberships and free helmets are only available to low-income individuals (aged 17+) who qualify. Visit www.TheHubway.com for details or call 1-617-534-5690 to learn more. *PLEASE NOTE: You will need to know your cell phone #, email address, and have your credit/debit card with you in order to activate your membership. If you don’t have an email address, you can create one at the event."

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