TARTA / Bikes, Blades & Wheelchairs / Bikes on Board

Okay, first a few simple rules.

1. TARTA riders are responsible for loading and securing, unloading and monitoring their bicycles.

2. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

3. Please secure the driver's permission to load the bicycle rack first.

4. Remove loose items from your bicycle (you know, things that might fall off in transit like water bottles).

Is it easy? And how!

1. Approach the bike rack from the curb. Hold your bike with one hand while using the other hand to squeeze the release handle at the top center of the rack. This lowers the rack.

2. Place bike in the available wheel wells nearest to the bus, and face the bike into the street. Check the markings that indicate where the front bicycle tire should be positioned.

3. Pull the J-hook (support arm) up over the front bicycle tire to secure the bike.

4. When you reach your destination, again secure the driver's permission to unload your bike. Pull up on the J-hook, and lift bicycle out of the wheel wells. Fold the rack back into its stored position, and take your bike to the curb. DO NOT PROCEED INTO TRAFFIC.