Extend Your Bike Trip by Bus

If you are traveling a long distance, you can ride your bicycle to a bus stop and take a bus to your destination. All OCTA buses are equipped with bicycle racks, located at the front of the vehicle that can carry two bicycles at a time.

Tips for Taking Your Bike on the Bus

Loading Your Bike

• Be ready when the bus arrives
• Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before stepping off the curb
• Remove all loose items from your bike or basket before loading
• Lift your bike onto the rack and secure the support arm over the tire
• DO NOT lock your bike to the rack
• Tell the driver where you will be exiting

Unloading your bike:

• Tell the driver you are getting your bike BEFORE you exit
• Always exit through the front door so the driver can see you
• Lift the support arm off of your bike
• Lift your bike off the rack. Stay on the curbside of the bus
• If there are no other bikes, lift the rack into the locked position

Points to remember:

• Never walk into the street to load your bike
• Do not ride your bike against traffic to catch the bus
• Tell the driver you are getting your bike BEFORE you get off the bus
• OCTA buses can hold MOST sized bikes that meet these specifications – Wheel Size: 20-29 inches in diameter. Wheelbase: 44 inches maximum axle to axle. Tire Width: no more than 2.35 inches
• The driver is not required to help you load or unload your bike

What if the bike rack is full?

• Bike racks are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Folding bikes are allowed on the bus
• You may bring your bicycle on board if the racks are full AND it’s the last bus of the day on that particular route