Loading Instructions
Unloading Instructions
1 Be off your bike when waiting at the bus stop so that the bus
1 Inform the bus driver that you will be unloading your bike as
driver will recognize you as a passenger. Remove all loose items,
such as water bottles, air pumps, bags, etc., before loading.
After the bus has come to a complete stop, and you are sure
2 that the bus driver sees you, move to the bike rack located
on the front of the bus. Load bikes from the curb side.
REMEMBER, make eye contact with the driver!
3 Squeeze up on the
chrome release
handle which is
located in the middle
of the rack, and
lower the rack from
its upright position.
the bus approaches your stop. This will ensure that the driver
waits until you are clear of the bus before leaving the stop. Use
the front door to leave the bus. Unload your bike from the curb
side only.
2 Raise the support arm off the front tire and fold it down to its
original position. Lift your bike out of the rack.
3 If the rack is empty, fold the rack into the locked, folded
position by squeezing the chrome release handle.
4 Step away from the bus to the curb with your bike. Wait until
the bus pulls away. Never proceed directly in front of the bus
into traffic.
BIKE TO
TRANSIT
4 Lift the bike onto
the rack, fitting the
wheels into either
the front or back
positions. Wheel
slots are clearly
labeled for front
and back tires.
Raise the support arm over
the front tire, so that the hook
rests next to the brakes.
Raise handle to the brakes
5
Customer Relations
Toll-free 511 (say “GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT”)
or 711 (TDD)
6 Do Not Lock Your Bike To The Rack.
Board the bus, pay your fare and leave the driving to GGT.
Lost & Found
415-257-4476
www.goldengate.org
It’s Easy with
Golden Gate Transit
and Golden Gate Ferry
It’s healthy and fun! Get some exercise on the
way to the bus or ferry. Then sit back, relax, and
let Golden Gate do the driving.
BIKES & GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT It’s easy, takes about 20 seconds!
All Golden Gate Transit buses that are 40-feet long or less are
equipped with exterior bike racks. GGT has initiated a bus route
review in accordance with AB1409 to operate 45-foot long buses with
front-mounted bike racks. This review is still in progress.
Cyclists Using Routes 40/42
Cyclists commuting across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Routes
40/42 will be allowed to store a limit of two bicycles in the wheelchair
securement area of GGT buses with rear doors only when the exterior
bike rack is full and passenger loads can accommodate the bicycle(s).
Wheelchair users have priority over cyclists at all times. Whenever
possible, GGT will assign the rear door coaches to the Routes 40/42.
If you have to use the interior wheelchair area because the exterior rack
is full, you MUST have your own straps to secure your bike. Load your
bike through the rear door, lift the flip-up seats to the up position, back
the rear wheel into the wheelchair clamp and secure the wheel in the
clamp. Then use straps to secure the front of the bike without blocking
the aisle.
On-call taxi service is available for cyclists who cannot board Routes
40/42 because the exterior bike rack and interior wheelchair positions
(rear-door bus only) are occupied. When a bicyclist is unable to board
Routes 40/42, the GGT bus operator will take the appropriate fare and
give the cyclist a taxi voucher. The bus operator will arrange for a taxi
to pick up the bicyclist for transport to their destination bus stop along
Routes 40 or 42. The cyclist will give the voucher to the taxi driver as
proof of full fare payment. This service is between Richmond and
Marin only during hours of Routes 40/42 operation.
Rack Rules
Bike access to GGT buses is a privilege, not a right. It is the cyclist’s
responsibility to read and comply with the following safety rules.
Customers use GGT bicycle racks at their own risk. GGT
assumes no responsibility for bikes that are lost, stolen,
damaged or left on racks.
Cyclists may use the exterior bike racks during all hours
of operation, on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a limit
of two bicycles per bus at any time.
Bicycles are not allowed inside buses with bike racks,
even if the racks are full, except on Routes 40/42 as
described above.
Be sure to make eye contact with the driver.
No additional fees or permits are needed.
Cyclists must load and unload the bikes themselves. For
safety reasons, GGT operators may not leave the bus to
assist cyclists. Remove all loose items, such as
accessories, water bottles, air pumps, luggage, bags, etc.
before loading.
Rack Limitations
Single-rider, two-wheel bikes with a wheel size of 20” or
larger, including road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes,
junior and pre-teen bikes, and bikes with baskets, child
seats or racks can fit into the bike racks.
The maximum width of the spring-loaded arm hook is 3.”
Bikes with front fenders or tires wider than 3”, frontmounted horizontal racks or front-mounted baskets will
not fit.
BIKES & GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE
This is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful commutes around.
Bicyclists may access the sidewalks of the Golden Gate Bridge 24hours per day.
For specific bicycle access information, visit:
www.goldengatebridge.com/bikesbridge/bikes.html.
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE SIDEWALK RULES
There is no toll for cyclists.
The east sidewalk can get crowded, so use EXTRA caution
Recumbent, tandem, motorized, three-wheeled, muddy,
dirty, or greasy bikes are not permitted.
Bike handlebars cannot extend more than 42” from
the front of the bus.
BIKE RACKS AT BUS STOPS
Bike racks are available, free of charge, at over 40 Golden Gate Transit
bus stops.
The racks at San Rafael Transit Center accommodate about 20 bicycles.
Racks at the Golden Gate Larkspur Ferry Terminal accommodate 10
bicycles. Racks at all other locations typically hold 4 to 6 bicycles.
For bike rack locations, visit:
www.goldengatetransit.org/services/bikes.html.
or see Golden Gate Transit Guide.
BIKES & GOLDEN GATE FERRY
Bicycles are welcome aboard all Golden Gate Ferry vessels on a firstcome, first-serve basis. All Golden Gate ferries, except the high-speed
catamarans, can accommodate up to 25 bikes. The high-speed
catamarans accommodate up to 15 bikes.
There are bike racks at the Larkspur and San Francisco Ferry
Terminals for your convenience.
at all times.
Cyclists MUST yield to pedestrians.
Keep right, unless passing, and call out “on your left,” or
ring your bell before passing a pedestrian or a cyclist.
Cyclists are requested to walk their bikes around the
towers. Because of the great number of people using the
sidewalks and the tight corners around the towers, it can be
very difficult to see and be able to move quickly and safely
around the towers.
Please observe any detours that may be posted.
Construction projects on and around the Bridge
create the need for detours.
BIKE SAFETY TIPS
♥ Make eye contact with driver when using bus bike racks.
♥ Always wear a helmet when riding your bike.
♥ Bicyclists share the same rights and are subject to the
same responsibilities as other vehicle operators.
♥ Ride on designated bike routes where possible.
♥ Be visible! Wear highly visible clothing during the day
and a reflective vest or clothing at night. Always ride
with a light on your bike at night. Be careful to avoid
blind spots of buses, trucks and other vehicles.
♥ Always stay out of the dangerous “door zone,” by riding
at least three feet from parked cars on the street.
FOR MORE TIPS CONTACT:
Marin County Bicycle Coalition at www.marinbike.org
or call (415) 456-3469