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Montgomery County Adds First E-Bikes
Montgomery County introduces 70 e-bikes to boost Capital Bikeshare ridership.
In brief
Montgomery County introduces 70 e-bikes to boost Capital Bikeshare ridership. Montgomery County added 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system after 70% of rentals were e-bikes, aiming to improve mobility and reduce car use. Originally reported by The Banner.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County has introduced 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system in response to rising demand.
E-Bike Demand
70% of all Capital Bikeshare rentals are e-bikes, according to county transportation spokesperson Emily DeTitta.
E-Bike Fleet
The county now has 70 e-bikes and 35 batteries, costing $262,000 total.
County Executive
County Executive Marc Elrich said the investment will boost availability and help residents get around easier.
Future Expansion
The county applied for a state grant to add 55 more e-bikes to its fleet.
Ridership Growth
Montgomery County’s Capital Bikeshare ridership doubled from 102,000 in 2023 to over 224,000 in 2025.
The takeaway
Montgomery County added 70 e-bikes to its Capital Bikeshare system after 70% of rentals were e-bikes, aiming to improve mobility and reduce car use.
