Loading and Unloading Your Bike

It is important to have the bus operator’s attention before loading or unloading your bike. As the bus operator approaches, have your bike ready to load. Remove any loose items that may fall off.

Loading
Always load your bike from the curbside of the street.
– Lower – Squeeze the handle and pull down to release the folded bike rack.
– Lift – Lift your bike onto the bike rack, fitting wheels into the slots. Front wheel slots are labeled. Load your bike in the rack nearest the bus first, if vacant.
– Latch – Pull and release the support arm over the top of the front tire. Make sure the support arm is resting on the tire, not the fender or frame.

Board the bus.
Unloading

Before exiting, notify operator you are removing your bike.
Pull the support arm off the tire. Move the support arm down and out of the way.
Lift your bike out of the rack. Return the rack to the upright position if there is not another bike on the rack.

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