All WRTA buses have bike racks. Buses can carry a maximum of two bikes, on a “first-come, first served” basis. Only single seat, two-wheeled bikes will fit in the racks. Combining bike riding with the bus is a great way to relieve traffic congestion while you keep fit and save money.
Collapsible personal vehicles, such as collapsible bicycles, and e-scooters are permitted to be transported onboard the bus. They must be folded, secured by the vehicle owner, and stored out of aisles and exits. They may not be transported in the mobility device securement area. Non-collapsible personal vehicles are not permitted. Gasoline-powered personal vehicles, such as mopeds, are also prohibited.
For safety and operational reasons, e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on any WRTA vehicles.
How to Use A Bike Rack on a WRTA Bus
At the bus stop
- Be prepared for the arrival of the bus. Be off your bike so the bus operator will recognize you are waiting for the bus.
- Bikes are only permitted on the exterior bike racks. If the bike rack on the approaching bus is full, you must wait for the next bus.
- Wait until the bus has come to a complete stop.
- Let the bus operator know you will be loading a bike, and keep in the operator’s sight.
When loading your bike (Exterior Loading)
- When approaching or leaving the bus, be aware of the bus operator’s blind spots and avoid them. As a word of caution, areas behind the wheels on both sides are blind spots outside the range of the operator’s mirrors.
- For your safety, do not step into traffic.
- It is the policy of WRTA that bus operators cannot leave the bus or help load and unload bicycles.
- Once loaded and secured with the support arm, the bike is held firmly in place and you are ready to board the bus.
Safety
- It is the policy of WRTA that bus operators may decline to transport bicycles that obscure the clear view through the windshield, or impede their safe operation of the bus.
- Bicycles are transported at the owner’s risk. WRTA not responsible for damage to improperly secured bicycles, loss due to theft, or bicycles forgotten by owners.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You may use a personal bike lock to secure your bicycle to the rack.
When you reach your destination
- Remember to take your bike! Inform the bus operator that you will be unloading your bicycle.
- If there are no other bikes in the rack, please fold up the rack when you have removed your bicycle.
- Wait until the bus moves away from the stop before getting on your bike.