BIKE RACKS
RACK IMPORTANCE
TYPES
INSTALLATION
SELECTING
RACK SAFETY
RACK POLICIES
RULES / REGULATIONS
IMPORTANT POINTS

POLICIES FOR BIKE RACKS

  1. No certification is required for bike racks
  2. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
  3. Bike racks are available for use throughout the day
  4. Bike racks can be used all through the year

There are, however, certain specifications for citing bike racks in the public right-of way.  These are:

  1. Bike racks must be at least six feet away from the walkway.
  2. The bike rack may not be situated directly in front of entrances or exits of buildings/ stores or driveways.
  3. Bicycles parked at a bike rack should have a two foot clearance from street utility vaults.
  4. Bike racks cannot be located at disable parking zones (blue curb zones).
  5. The ideal distance to locate a bike rack is three feet away from a curb, although in certain circumstances, greater distances may be required.
  6. Bike racks must be located two to three feet from any encroachments.

BIKES ON BUSES
Generally buses are equipped with exterior bike racks that can accommodate up to two bicycles. Up to two more bicycles will be accommodated inside the bus subject to the driver's discretion and if passenger loads are light. The buses on the Highway 17 Express and the Dumbarton Express are also equipped with bike racks which can accommodate up to two bicycles. Bicycles are not allowed inside the bus on the Highway 17 Express and Dumbarton Express.


BIKES ON LIGHT RAIL
Light rail vehicles are usually equipped with interior bike racks and a maximum number of six bicycles are allowed inside a light rail vehicle. Up to four bicycles can be accommodated in the bike racks provided, with two additional bicycles allowed to stand on the floor in the center section.
Cyclists must be boarded through the center doors of each car, and they are restricted to the designated area in the center section or the turntable area of the vehicle.

BIKE LOCKERS

The VTA has installed new bike lockers throughout the its bus and light rail zones in order to make commuting easier for people who bike and ride. The VTA now provides 350 bike lockers at light rail and Caltrain stations, Park & Ride lots and transit centers for the use of transit riders. Although users of the lockers should provide a $25 refundable security deposit, there is no bike locker rental; the service is as good as being free of charge.