Using the Bike Rack

Bicycle racks were installed to Omnitrans' buses since 1996. There's no extra charge for bringing your bike along; your bike rides free.

Here are directions and tips for using the Omnitrans bike racks. Select the topic to learn more...

Before you ride
Getting ready
Loading your bicycle
Unloading your bicycle
Final items to consider

Before you ride...

Bikes may be loaded and unloaded at designated stops only.
The bike rack holds two bikes. If the rack is full, wait for the next bus. Bicycles are not allowed inside the bus.
The tire size of your bicycle must be at least 20" in diameter. This excludes most children's bicycles.
Children under the age of 14 may use racks only if accompanied by a bus-riding adult (age 18 and over).
Motorized bikes are not allowed.
Bikes with child seats, large carriers or other attachments are not allowed if they are considered hazardous or impair visibility.

Getting ready...

As the bus approaches have your bike ready to load from the curb side and signal to the driver.
Remove any items like knapsacks, water bottles and tire pumps that might fall off, or create a hazard.
You may wish to secure your bike to the rack with a lock, however this is not necessary to safely transport your bike.
Always load and unload from the curb side.
For safety reasons, the driver is not allowed to help you load or unload your bicycle.

Loading your bicycle is as easy as 1 -2 -3

Grabbing the bike bar on the bus
Simply grab the bar on the front of the bike rack and pull down to unfold it.

Lifting the bike onto the rack
Lift your bike onto the rack, fitting the tires into the wheel slots.

Pulling the support arm out and up over the tire
Pulling the support over the tire
Pull the support arm out and up over the tire to secure it in place.

Unloading your bicycle

Before you get off the bus, tell the driver you want to unload your bicycle.
Pull the support arm out and down over the tire to release it from the tire. If you've locked your bicycle to the rack, be sure to unlock it now.
Lift your bike out of the rack and on to the curb. If the rack is empty, fold up the rack to the locked position. Stand clear of the bus.
Signal to the driver when finished.

Final items to consider...

Bicycle racks may be used anytime buses are operating.
Omnitrans is not responsible for damages incurred or caused by or to bicycles on Omnitrans bicycle racks.
You are responsible for properly securing your bike to the rack. The driver will not move the bus until your bike appears to be safely secured with the supporting arm.

If you have any additional questions or comments regarding the Omnitrans Bike & Ride program, please call Omnitrans Information Office at 1-800-966-6428 or fill out our Tell Us form.