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Residents of Howard County will have a new way to get around starting Thursday.
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman will launch the county's Bikeshare program.
The program includes a network of seven stations, stretching from Howard County General Hospital to Blandair Park.
There will be 70 bikes for short-term rental by members. Both electric assisted and traditional bikes will be available.
A ribbon cutting and formal launch of the Bikeshare program will start at 11 a.m. Thursday in Downtown Columbia
