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bring your bike on your commute
All Metro Buses Are Equipped With Bike
Racks
Watch Video
"How to Use Metro's Bike Rack"
Loading Your Bike
As the bus approaches have your bike ready to
load; remove any items that could fall off
(bike pump, water bottle, etc).
Always approach the bus from the curb side.
Tell the bus driver that you are loading a bike.
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Squeeze handle and pull down to release folded
bike rack. |
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Lift bike onto the rack, putting the front and
rear wheels in the marked slots.
Please load the rack nearest the bus first.
The front wheel of the bike closest to the bus
should face curbside.
The front wheel of the second bicycle must face
the bus driver's side. You can load/unload rack
nearest the bus without unloading the bike in
front. |
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Raise the support arm, as far up on the wheel as
you can.
Make sure it is resting on your front tire, not
on the fender or frame. |
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Unloading Your Bike
Tell the driver you need to unload your bike..
Move the support arm down and lift out your
bike.
Please fold up the rack if it is empty.
Rules of the Rack
For safety reasons, the driver cannot get off
the bus to assist you.
Bike racks are first come, first served.
Each bus can carry two bikes.
The front wheel of the bike closest to the bus
should face curbside. The front wheel of the
second bicycle must face the bus driver's side.
There is no additional fare for using the bike
rack.
Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by
an adult to load and unload bikes.
You can also
visit the Metro Administration Facility (1101 E.
Washington Ave.) and learn how to use the bike racks
before you travel.
Call
266-4466 or E-mail
mymetrobus@cityofmadison.com to set up an
appointment.
Watch Video
"How to Use Metro's Bike Rack"
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