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Bikes On Buses

 

Bus front   METRO allows cyclists to bring their bikes along when they travel. Our low-floor fleet is equipped with bike racks to help you navigate congested streets on your way to bike trails, work, school or other destinations. Bicycles can also be stowed on our high-floor buses in the designated baggage compartment. Racks will not be installed on METRO’s articulated buses, and therefore, bicycles will not be permitted to be brought onboard these buses.

To learn about bringing your bike on METRORail click here.

How-To
Bus Operators are not allowed to assist you but it is important to alert them that you will be loading/unloading your bike. Loading your bike in the bike rack:

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Load your bike on to the rack:
1. Squeeze the handle up to release the latch and then fold down the bike rack.
2. Lift your bike onto the rack. Be sure to place the front wheel into the slot labeled “front wheel here.”
3. R aise the support arm up and over the tire, so that the hook rests at the highest point on the front wheel.

Note: *A fold-up bike that is stored in its own carrying case may be brought aboard any METRO service as a carry-on. **Remember to remove all loose items from your bike (ex: bottles, air pumps).

Unloading your bike from the bike rack:
1. Raise the support arm off of the tire and fold down into the secure position.
2. Lift your bike out of the rack.
3. Squeeze the handle and fold up the bike rack.
4. Step away from the bus and move to the curb, allowing the bus to proceed.

Note: Bus Operators are not allowed to assist you with your bike, however it is important to alert them that you will be loading/unloading your bike.

Video on loading and unloading your bike

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Tips To Keep In Mind

  1. On low-floor buses, you must operate the rack, and load and unload your own bicycle.
    • If the rack is empty when you remove your bicycle, please place the rack in the upright position.
    • If the rack is full when it arrives at your destination, please wait for the next bus.
  2. On high-floor buses, you must open and close the designated bay door.
    • Please be courteous when placing your bicycle in the bay or accessing your bicycle at the end of your trip.
  3. METRO is not responsible for any damage to bicycles.
  4. As a reminder, bicycles are permitted on METRORail. Click here to see METRORail Bicycle Guidelines.

Important Numbers

METRO’s Lost & Found Department: 713-658-0854
Customer Information 713-635-4000

Bike Route Maps
METRO's Bicycle Accessible Network Map (PDF)

For information and a PDF map on the city bike routes. www.publicworks.houstontx.gov/bikeways/maps.htm

This is an interactive GIS map.
www.gims.houstontx.gov/bikeway/jsp/main.jsp

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