MTA Bike Policy

Introducing MTA Bike Rack Policy

You and your bike ride for a single fare. No special permit or advance reservation is required.
For safety reasons, the operator will not leave the bus to assist you with the loading and unloading of bicycles.
Bicycle racks can only carry two bikes at a time and are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you choose to bring your bike with you, you will have to wait for the next bus with available space on the bike rack.
To allow for a faster boarding of you and your bike, before the bus arrives at the stop, please remove any loose objects or personal items that could fall off your bike in transit.
The bike rack is designed to carry standard bikes. Recumbent bikes, tandem bikes and three-wheeled bikes are not allowed because they do no fit safely into the racks.
Remember, to allow for faster boarding, be ready to load by taking all loose objects and personal items off your bike.
At your destination, be sure to exit the front door and let the driver know that you are removing your bike from the rack.
Raise the rack when no other bikes are present.
MTA assumes no liability for injuries or damage incurred to bikes, personal property or persons while using the racks or riding the bus.
Unclaimed bikes inadvertently left on MTA vehicles may be retrieved by calling 767-0100. Be prepared to describe the bike and prove ownership.

Loading Your Bike:

Please remove pumps, water bottles, book bags and locks that are being stored on your bike while you wait for the bus.  
    Step 1. A quick wave to and eye contact with your bus operator before you step in front of the vehicle will let them know you intend to load your bicycle.

     Step 2. If the bus arrives with the bike rack folded against the bus, release it by pulling the handle up and lowering the rack.

     Step 3. If only one bike is being loaded, put it in the postiion furthest from the bus. Face your bicycle so that the front tire is facing the locking arm. (The rack is labeled for your convenience.) Lift your bicycle onto the rack.

     Step 4. With your bike's wheels in the wheel wells, pull the spring-loaded locking arm out and over your front bike tire as close to the frame as possible. Make sure it is placed on your tire and not on the fender or frame.

Unloading Your Bike:

Leave by the front door and tell the operator that you'll be unloading your bicycle.

     Step 1. To release your bike, simply pull the support arm away from and over the wheel.

     Step 2. Lift your bike from the rack.

     Step 3. If the rack is emply please fold the rack against the bus by pulling the handle and raising the rack until it locks into place.

     Step 4. Move away from the bus quickly toward the curb and let the operator know it's safe to leave.