Bike and Bus
Bike Racks on Buses
Bike & Bus Program… is on the road until October 31, 2012
Winnipeg cyclists can enjoy the convenience of biking and bussing with the return of Transit’s Bike & Bus Program. Racks have been installed on 30 RT buses on routes 160, 162, and 170. There’s no cost to use the bike rack – simply pay your regular transit fare and enjoy the ride.
The bicycle racks accommodate two bikes per bus and are available on a first-come first-served basis.
Refer to the Loading and Unloading for instructions on how to properly secure your bike.
Travel Tips
- Load and unload your bike as quickly as possible.
- Avoid unsafe conditions that may cause the bus operator to refuse a cyclist transportation:
- A child seat or luggage carrier on a bike that interferes with visibility.
- A bike that doesn’t fit on a rack. Most bicycles can be accommodated on the bike racks, however some large or small bicycles may not fit.
- Always remember to remove your bike after you arrive at your destination. Note: new Bike & Bus Program riders often forget to remove their bikes.
Keep in Mind
- Cyclists are responsible for properly securing their bike.
- Always load and unload your bike from the front or curbside of the bus.
- For safety reasons, a bus operator cannot leave the bus to assist you but can provide verbal instruction upon request.
- For your convenience, instruction decals are conveniently located on the bicycle racks.
- Winnipeg Transit is not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles or for damages incurred or caused by bicycles.
Loading
- Before the bus arrives, prepare your bike for loading by removing any loose items, such as water bottle, pump, lock, etc.
- Indicate to the operator that you’ll be loading your bike.
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Sportsworks Bike Rack
- If a rack is empty, hold your bike with one hand, squeeze rack handle to release latch, then lower.
- Lift bike onto rack, placing wheels into proper wheel slots.
- Raise support arm over front tire to secure bike.
- Use common courtesy: If someone wants to remove their bike, let them do so before loading your bike.
Unloading
- Before reaching your destination, inform the operator that you will be unloading your bike.
- Use front door to exit bus.
- Raise support arm off tire.
- Lift bike from rack (if rack is empty, fold up rack to lock position).
- Step away from bus and signal to the operator you are clear from the bus.
Transit Bike Lockers
Winnipeg Transit has installed a new bike locker at the Taylor Park and Ride. This new locker has three bike compartments and works in a similar manner to the lockers that are already on-street.
These lockers will now allow Transit users the option of cycling from the Fort Rouge, River Heights, and Tuxedo area over to the Taylor Park and Ride where they can safely lock their bike in one of our 3 bike lockers (you supply the lock) and then take the 39 Taylor Park and Ride express bus into the downtown.
Other bike locker locations
Winnipeg Transit has bike lockers at two other locations in the south end of the city. There is one bike locker at the St. Vital Shopping Centre (in the Transit bus bay) and at Osborne Junction (on the centre island).
Each locker can accommodate two bicycles. There is a partition in the middle of the locker that splits the locker into two compartments with each compartment having a private entrance.
To use the locker find an open compartment and put your bike inside. Use your bike lock to lock the locker. The locking mechanism can accommodate a “U-Style” lock as well as some cable/chain locks.
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