Bikes on Transit:
Video - Step by step demonstration on using the Bus Bike Rack
Video - "Loading the Bike Without the Heavy Lifting". BCGP Volunteer
Emily Gavin demonstrates how to pivot your bicycle on the rack by holding the
front brake and lifting the rear wheel onto the rack.
Taking your bike NJ TRANSIT's
RiverLINE
Since 1990 the BCGP has been working hard to improve bike access to public
transportation. Currently 80% of the SEPTA and 100% of NJ TRANSIT buses are
bike accessible. SEPTA is 95% bike accessible.
Tips for taking your bike on SEPTA Regional Rail
- Be courteous, on the train
board and exit last.
- Use high platform stations
whenever possible
- Lift the handlebars and roll your bike
down the aisle on its rear wheel. Practice before you try this on the
train.
- Outbound travelers should board the train at
the first Central Philadelphia stop - this is either
Market East or 30th St depending on the direction of travel. You are
more likely get an open wheelchair seat.
- Do not argue with transit personnel.
Conductors strictly enforce the two bikes per train rule during the
week. If you are bumped off the train or even just hassled take down
their name and the number of the train (available on SEPTA schedules)
then report it to customer
service.
- Plan your alternative - Many
buses now have bike racks and there are no time restrictions. Many
routes connect with the Broad St Subway or the Market Frankford El
during off-peak hours.
BCGP's Bikes on SEPTA position
statement
Bikes on Transit Links:
SEPTA
NJ TRANSIT
PATCO
Other
Transportation Providers
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Coalition of Greater Philadelphia