Bikes on the Bus


How to Take Your Bike on the Bus
It’s easy to ride farther when you take your bike on the bus. All LTD buses have bike racks. On neighborhood buses, bike racks are on the front of the bus, and on EmX bike racks are inside the bus.
Bikes On Neighborhood Routes
Remember
- Bus operators provide quality service to LTD customers. 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. Bicycles and similar devices may not block aisles or paths of travel.
- LTD can refuse bike rack service to customers who abuse the service.
- Only use designated bike racks for locking your bike at bus stops.
Do not use LTD bus stop poles. - On rural routes, bicycles are allowed inside the bus at the operator’s discretion. Customers must secure bikes in the wheelchair areas, and they are required to deboard if a customer needs the wheelchair area.
- Bicycles and similar devices powered by fuel other than a battery are not permitted. Battery compartments must be sealed. Devices must weigh under 55 pounds when allowed inside the bus, or under 40 pounds when using the bicycle rack.
Bikes On EmX Rapid Transit Lines
Follow These Three Easy Steps
Check to see if there is room
As the EmX vehicle approaches, scan the bus to see if there is room on board. Up to three bikes are permitted on the vehicle. If it is too crowded to board safely, you will need to wait for the next bus.
Let other riders board first
Wait for other riders to exit and enter the bus before you board.
Board through the door with the bike symbol
Designated bike spaces are located inside the left rear door of each EmX bus.
Detailed Instructions
Important Reminders
- If other riders are occupying the area displaying the bike symbol, you may politely request that they move from the area so that you can store your bike.
- Bikes are allowed on EmX only if there is room, so if all bike spaces are full or if the vehicle is too crowded to board safely, you must wait for the next EmX vehicle. Consider taking your trip before or after rush hour, parking your bike at the station, or using a compact folding bike instead.
- Always yield priority seating areas to seniors and people with disabilities.
- Bicycles and similar devices may not block aisles or paths of travel.
- Maintain control of your bike and take care not to brush it against others. Do not use a kickstand.
- If you have a collapsed folding bike, you may store it under your seat. Don’t block the aisles with your collapsed bike.
- Children under the age of 12 bringing bikes on EmX must be accompanied by an adult.
- Always walk your bike in station areas, transit centers, and pedestrian corridors.
- Bicycles and similar devices powered by fuel other than a battery are not permitted. Battery compartments must be sealed. Devices must weigh under 55 pounds.
Bikes On Rural And Regional Routes

Free Bike Parking
Free bike parking is available at all LTD stations.
Bike Lockers
Traditional bike lockers are available for rent at Amazon Station and in Cottage Grove. These locker rentals require a rental agreement and a refundable $25 deposit for a Kryptonite U-lock. Once reserved, you will be assigned a specific locker. For locker reservations, contact customer service.
Electronic bike lockers are available at Eugene and Santa Clara Stations. These lockers operate using the BikeLink card system. Renters can park their bikes for a few hours, overnight, or for several days. You only pay for the time you use, and there is no monthly or annual fee. BikeLink locker rentals cost 5 cents per hour, and cards must be purchased for an initial starting value of at least $20. To use these lockers, purchase a BikeLink card online or at an LTD Customer Service Center.
LTD is not responsible for lost or stolen bikes. For safety and security do not attach your bike to an LTD bus stop, shelter, or any other LTD property that is not designated for bike parking. LTD will remove and confiscate any bikes that are not parked in designated areas.