# Montgomery County Adds First E-Bikes

> Montgomery County introduces 70 e-bikes to boost Capital Bikeshare ridership.
- Title: Montgomery County Adds First E-Bikes · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/transportation/ebikes-montgomery-county-bikeshare-25WANTMBANBQZAJ6F5O73GTADA
- Author: Lauren Markoe
- Published: 2026-09-28T22:44:37.688+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: montgomery county, capital bikeshare, e-bikes, capital bikeshare for all, transportation, municipal bikeshare, news, local
## 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.
## Key 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.