Community Corner

Does JP Need a Hubway Station?

Boston's bike-share program added 11 stations in 2012, does Jamaica Plain need one next?

Jamaica Plain is a bike-oriented community, and though many own their own bicycles, could the area benefit from a city-operated Hubway bike station?

Kris Carter, interim director for Boston Bikes, told the Jamaica Plain Business and Professional Association Wednesday that with sponsorship, JP could have a bike share station in its future.

“Everyone knows the easiest way to travel on Centre Street and not have to worry about parking is on a bike,” he said.

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Carter said the city was looking at Hyde Square or Jackson Square as possible locations for a Hubway station in the future, but where do you want to see a Hubway station in Jamaica Plain? Leave your answers in the comments.


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