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Boston Rolls Out New Bike-Sharing Program

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Boston Rolls Out New Bike-Sharing Program
Boston's new bike-sharing program officially launched last week, with bicycles available at 61 stations for jaunts around the city.

Boston's new bike-sharing program officially launched last week, with bicycles available at 61 stations for jaunts around the city.

"This is a great day for Boston," Mayor Menino said, adding that the city's public transportation systems are all promoting the new, environmentally friendly way of getting around.

"I hope all the residents use the system."

(READ the story in the Boston Globe)

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