Bike & Bus Program... On the Roll Again from May 1 to October 31, 2008

Winnipeg cyclists can enjoy the convenience of biking and bussing with the return of Transit's Bike & Bus program on route 60 Pembina. There's no cost to use the rack, you just pay your regular transit fare and enjoy the ride.

The Sportsworks Bike Racks are installed on 60 Pembina buses that provide service to the downtown and University of Manitoba areas. The bicycle racks accommodate two bikes per bus and are available on a first-come first serve basis.

Refer to Loading / Unloading instructions to make sure your bike is properly secured.

• Load and unload your bike as quickly as possible.
• Winnipeg Transit is not responsible for lost, stolen or damages incurred or caused by or to bicycles.
• A bus operator may refuse a cyclist transportation due to unsafe conditions:
  • If a child seat or luggage carrier on a bike interferes with visibility.
  • If a bike won't fit on a rack. While a majority of bicycles can be accommodated on the bike racks, some large or small bicycles may not fit.
• Always remember to remove your bike after you arrive at your destination - new Bike & Bus riders often forget.

A cyclist is 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 will provide verbal instruction upon request.

If in doubt, refer to the instruction decals conveniently located on the bicycle racks.

Ready and Waiting Before the bus arrives, ready your bike for loading by removing any loose items - water bottle, pump, lock, etc. Indicate to the operator you'll be loading your bike.

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.

Common Courtesy If someone wants to remove their bike, let them do so before loading your bike.

Ready to Depart 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.