ENBike-and-Ride with SacRT
How To: Bike-and-Ride on SacRT Bus, Light Rail
SacRT is bicycle friendly by providing more transit opportunities for bicyclists to combine biking with riding SacRT with bike racks on buses and up to four bikes allowed on light rail trains.
Bike-and-Ride on Bus
All-Access Bike Racks
Every SacRT bus is equipped with bike racks that can hold up to three bicycles. This is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, allowing you to bike and ride nearly anywhere, at any time.
Inside the Bus
Bikes can be brought inside the bus only if it’s the last bus for the day and the external bike carrier is full, ensuring that you’re never left behind.
Easy Loading
Load your bike onto the bus rack with our easy-to-follow steps below on this page. Simple, quick, and efficient!
Bike-and-Ride on Light Rail
Light Rail Bike Boarding
- High-Floor Trains (Blue Line): Place your bike by the flip-up seats or in the vertical racks at the far ends of the train car. Note that bikes are not permitted at the front of the first train car (closest to the operator), which is reserved for passengers with disabilities.
- Low-Floor Trains (Gold and Green lines): Place your bike in the designated bike area located at the far ends (front and rear) of each train car. Look for the designated bike area decal.
- Access Anytime: Bicycles are allowed on board at all operating hours. Four bicycles are allowed on each train car at once.
Boarding Etiquette
- Boarding Priority: Passengers first, then bicycles.
- Seating Priority: Seats are reserved for passengers, not bikes.
- Full Capacity: Cyclists may need to wait for the next train when full.
Space Allocation
- Limits: Four bikes per car, two in front and two in back.
- First Car on High-Floor Trains (Blue Line): No bikes are permitted in the front of the first train car (closest to the operator), which is reserved for passengers with disabilities.
- First Car on the Low-Floor Trains (Gold and Green lines): Bikes are allowed in the front and rear area of all trains.
- Center Area on Low-Floor Trains (Gold and Green lines): No bikes are permitted in the center area of the train cars, which are designated for passengers with disabilities.
- Safety: Bike limits onboard trains are necessary to ensure safety and comfort for all.
SacRT Bike Rules
Ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for all.
One Bike Per Rider
Each passenger may bring only one bicycle on board to ensure ample space for all.
Weight Limit for Motorized Bikes
Motorized bicycles are allowed on the bike rack, provided they do not exceed the 55 lb weight limit.
Cleanliness and Safety
Your bike should be clean and devoid of any sharp objects that might pose a risk to others.
Stationary Rack Usage and Liability
Lock up your bike at your own risk; SacRT is not liable for theft, loss, or damage to bikes on stationary racks.
Loading Your Bike
1: Pre-Load Preparation
Remove all loose items from your bike, such as water bottles and pumps, before the bus arrives to prevent any items from falling during transit.
2: Notify The Operator
Before loading, catch the bus operator’s attention to acknowledge your action. Always load from the curb side to avoid traffic hazards.
3: Lower The Rack
Use one hand to pull the handle and lower the bike rack until it clicks into place. Steady your bike with your other hand.
4: Secure Your Bike
Lift your bike onto the rack, placing the wheels in the designated slots, marked for the front wheel. If available, use the slot closest to the bus.
5: Lock The Wheel
Swing the wheel lock up and over the front wheel, ensuring your bike is secure.
6: Board and Monitor
Hop on the bus, find a seat near the front, and keep an eye on your bike. Don’t forget to unload it when you reach your stop.
Removing Your Bike
Quickly and safely remove your bike and be on your way.
1: Signal To Unload
As you near your stop, notify the bus operator that you’ll be unloading your bike. Exit via the front door, ensuring the operator is aware of your move.
2: Unlock The Wheel
At your stop, swing the wheel lock away from the front wheel. This can be done from either side when the bus is kneeling.
3: Remove Your Bike Safely
From the curb or the front of the bus, not from the traffic side, take your bike off the rack.
4: Lifting Off
Carefully lift your bike clear of the rack, ready to go.
5: Rack Retraction
If yours is the last bike, please fold the bike rack back into its secured position.
Bike Locker Lease Terms and Pricing:
- Short-Term (6 months): $105 ($45 lease + $60 deposit).
- Long-Term (13 months): $150 ($90 lease + $60 deposit).
Additional Options:
- Ribbon-Style Racks: Available at many stations at no cost.
- Hourly Rentals: Use the designated app for rentals at specified Folsom locations.
Enjoy the convenience and security of SacRT’s bike lockers and racks to complement your commute!
