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Triangle Bikes-on-Buses
Bike Racks Allow You to Bike and Ride! The following transit providers' buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of each bus: CAT, Chapel Hill Transit, DATA, and TTA. Bike racks are easy to use and convenient for those individuals who are not within walking distance from a bus stop, or who simply wish to get more exercise during the daily commute. Never worry about parking hassles again! Many employers provide bike racks, lockers, and showers to make Bikes-On-Buses an appealing commute solution for many employees! Easy to use bike racks can usually hold two bikes and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the bike rack is full, you will have to wait for the next bus. Only two-wheeled adult and children's bikes fit on the bus bike racks. Motorized bikes are not allowed on any bus racks. General Steps for Using the Bus Bike Racks Check with your transit provider for specific regulations or requirements for bike racks. Remember that the transit provider is not liable for any damage to your bike, or other property connected with the bicycle, so be sure to load your bike securely onto the rack as follows: Before the bus arrives at your stop Please make sure that bike pumps and water bottles are secure so that they do not fall off during the bus trip. When the bus arrives at your stop Indicate to the driver that you will be loading your bicycle onto the rack. Remember to look closely before stepping off the curb to load and unload your bike. To release the rack, squeeze the center handle and slowly lower it. If the rack is already lowered and a bike is in position, use the other available bike wheel well. If the bike rack is full, please wait for the next available bus. After lowering the rack, lift your bicycle into the available wheel well, making sure that the front wheel is placed on the side labeled "front wheel." If only one bike is being loaded, use the position nearest the bus, handlebars toward the curb. Pull out and up on the support arm and hook the arm securely over the top of your front wheel. A spring pulls the arm back and holds the bike securely in place. When you reach your destination Notify the driver that you will be unloading your bicycle and use the front door to exit the bus. Raise the support arm up off the tire and return it to its original position. Lift your bike out of the bike rack. If the bike rack is empty, please return the rack to its upright position. Step away from the bus and onto the curb with your bike. Indicate to the Operator that you are clear of the bus. Reminder Transit providers are not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. It is advised to sit near the front of the bus so that you may monitor your bike during your ride.

Triangle Bikes-on-Buses

Bike Racks Allow You to Bike and Ride!
The following transit providers' buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of each bus: CAT, Chapel Hill Transit, DATA, and TTA.

Bike racks are easy to use and convenient for those individuals who are not within walking distance from a bus stop, or who simply wish to get more exercise during the daily commute. Never worry about parking hassles again! Many employers provide bike racks, lockers, and showers to make Bikes-On-Buses an appealing commute solution for many employees!

Easy to use bike racks can usually hold two bikes and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If the bike rack is full, you will have to wait for the next bus. Only two-wheeled adult and children's bikes fit on the bus bike racks. Motorized bikes are not allowed on any bus racks.

General Steps for Using the Bus Bike Racks
Check with your transit provider for specific regulations or requirements for bike racks. Remember that the transit provider is not liable for any damage to your bike, or other property connected with the bicycle, so be sure to load your bike securely onto the rack as follows:

Before the bus arrives at your stop
Please make sure that bike pumps and water bottles are secure so that they do not fall off during the bus trip.

When the bus arrives at your stop
- Indicate to the driver that you will be loading your bicycle onto the rack.
- Remember to look closely before stepping off the curb to load and unload your bike.
- To release the rack, squeeze the center handle and slowly lower it. If the rack is already lowered and a bike is in position, use the other available bike wheel well. If the bike rack is full, please wait for the next available bus.
- After lowering the rack, lift your bicycle into the available wheel well, making sure that the front wheel is placed on the side labeled "front wheel." If only one bike is being loaded, use the position nearest the bus, handlebars toward the curb.
- Pull out and up on the support arm and hook the arm securely over the top of your front wheel. A spring pulls the arm back and holds the bike securely in place.
When you reach your destination
- Notify the driver that you will be unloading your bicycle and use the front door to exit the bus.
- Raise the support arm up off the tire and return it to its original position.
- Lift your bike out of the bike rack. If the bike rack is empty, please return the rack to its upright position.
- Step away from the bus and onto the curb with your bike. Indicate to the Operator that you are clear of the bus.

Reminder
Transit providers are not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles. It is advised to sit near the front of the bus so that you may monitor your bike during your ride.