VTA has equipped all buses with exterior bike racks that can accommodate up
to two bicycles. The buses on the Highway 17 Express and the Dumbarton Express
are also equipped with bike racks. The Highway 17 Express can accommodate up to
three bicycles. When the racks are filled, up to two bicycles will be
allowed inside the bus subject to the driver's discretion and when passenger
loads are light.
This video demonstrates how to use bike racks on VTA buses, including valuable safety tips all bike using passengers should follow.
All light rail vehicles are equipped with interior bike racks.
The maximum number of bicycles allowed inside a light rail vehicle is six. Up
to four bicycles can be accommodated in the racks provided, with two additional
bicycles allowed to stand on the floor in the center section (turntable area) of
the vehicle.
All bicycles must be boarded through the center doors of each car, and they
are restricted to the designated area in the center section (turntable area) of
the vehicle.
Each bike car can carry a maximum of 16-32 bikes. The bike car is on the
northernmost end of the train noted by a yellow decal on the outside. A second
bike car is provided occasionally. Bicycles must be stowed in the designated
bike storage space in the bike car. Folded bikes are allowed in any train car.
Bicyclists must be 12 years of age or more. Boarding of bicycles is on a
first-come first-served basis only. If a bicyclist boards the train and the bike
car is full, the bicyclist may have to get off and wait for the next train.
No additional fare is required, but bicyclists shall have paid appropriate
fare.
Only human powered and sealed dry or gel cell electric assisted bicycles are
allowed.
Bicyclists shall not block aisles, stepwells or doors of any bus or light
rail vehicle.
Bicyclists shall avoid getting chain and sprocket grease on the bus, light
rail vehicle and other passengers. No muddy bicycles shall be permitted onboard
at any time.
Other passengers shall be allowed to enter and exit first before a bicyclist
boards or deboards the bus or light rail vehicle with their bicycle.
Bicyclists shall always walk bicycles on passenger platforms at transit
centers and on light rail station platforms.
Bicyclists shall not chain bicycles to poles, light standards, pillars, etc.
at transit centers or on light rail station platforms.
All bicycles not taken on buses and light rail vehicles shall be parked off
transit center and light rail platforms in bicycle racks or lockers.
Buses
Bicyclists are responsible for securing their bicycles in the exterior bike
rack.
Bicycles may be permitted onboard buses at the driver's discression
when: a) The bus does not have a fully operational bicycle rack, or ; b)
The exterior rack is filled.
A maximum of two bicycles shall be permitted inside the bus if the passenger
load permits the safe boarding, deboarding and stowing of the bicycle.
Bicyclists shall be responsible for attending their bicycles when bringing
them inside the bus.
Light Rail Vehicles
The maximum number of bicycles allowed inside a light rail vehicle is six. Up
to four bicycles can be accommodated in the racks provided, with two additional
bicycles allowed to stand on the floor in the center section (turntable area) of
the vehicle.
All bicycles must be boarded through the center doors of each car, and are
restricted to the designated area in the center section of the vehicle.
Bicyclists are responsible for securing their bicycles in the racks provided.
Bicycles not secured in the racks must be attended by the cyclist.
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