Bikes on Buses

Getting On the Bus

1. All LTD buses have bike racks on the front of the bus. Step from the curb to the front of the bus to load your bike.
2. Pull the handle (located on the middle-top of the bike rack) to release the rack from its upright position. (There are instructions on the rack itself and on the front of the bus.)
3. Lift your bike onto the bike rack, fitting the wheels into the wheel slots. (Each slot is labeled for the front and rear wheel.)
4. Raise the support arm and place the hook over the front tire close to the fork. For BMX-style bikes, place the support arm over the bike's frame.

Getting Off the Bus

1. As you approach your bus stop, let the bus operator know that you will be unloading your bike.
2. Be sure to use the front door to exit the bus.
3. Raise the support arm up and off the tire.
4. Lift your bike out of the rack.
5. Return the rack back to its upright position if there are no other bikes loaded and if no other people need to use it at the bus stop.
6. Step away from the bus with your bike, hop on, and ride!

Remember:

• Bus operators provide quality service to LTD guests. Your help in quickly loading and unloading your bike will ensure that this quality service is maintained.
• It is your responsibility to load and unload your bike. Bus operators cannot assist you.
• Remove any bike attachments that may interfere with the operation of bus safety equipment. Bikes that do not properly fit in the rack will not be transported.
• LTD can refuse bike rack service to guests who abuse the service. (A warning will be given prior to denial of service.)
• Only use designated bike racks for locking your bike at bus stops. Do not use LTD bus stop poles.
• On rural routes, two bikes are allowed inside the bus. Guests must secure bikes in the wheelchair areas, and they are required to deboard if a guest needs the wheelchair area.

For more information, call LTD Guest Services at 687-5555 (800-735-2900 TTY-Oregon Relay).

Take Your Bike on the Bus
What a Great Idea!

Bring your bike with you on any LTD bus, and see more of our beautiful county. Pedal along the sparkling McKenzie River, ride past historic covered bridges in Lowell, or cruise around downtown and the University of Oregon campus... explore new places...it's a great way to go!

Bicycle Maps

Download the 2008 Eugene Bicycling Map Here

Download the 2008 Springfield Bicycling Map Here

Download the Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System Map Here

Lane County Bicycle Maps Now Available (Order online)

The full-color Lane County Bicycle Map is available for $3.00 from Lane County Public Works. Filled with full-color photos of points of interest and cycling activities, this 38x24" relief map covers County-wide routes and beyond. It features shoulder bikeways, shared roadways and multi-use paths that are color-coded for traffic volume and shoulder width.

The map has information about the steepness of grades, market locations, and parks and water opportunities. In addition, the map has 11 individual mini-maps and cross-section terrain profiles that show elevations from the route's start to finish.

It also features a resources list, which includes contacts for bike maps/info for surrounding counties, cities of Eugene & Springfield, State and National Forest agencies, bicycle safety tips, rules of the road, common accidents to avoid, and items of interest such as lodging, weather, mountain biking and touring information. [Published 1998]