Bus Bicycle Racks Proposed by Toronto Transit Commission

The Toronto Transit Commission recently announced that it is considering a pilot project that would combine two modes of transportation for cyclists, placing bike racks on the front of several buses on six city routes. The proposition is aimed at helping bicyclists to avoid hazardous routes, break up long commutes and take their bikes along for the ride.

The $155,000 proposal would effectively solve the current issue in which cyclists are banned from taking their bikes inside buses. The exterior bus bike racks would allow users to fasten them to the rack before boarding the bus. A TTC spokesman added that the program would also promote alternative modes of commuting that deliver health and environmental benefits, a strategy that is already a part of some other Canadian city transportation programs. Ottawa has successfully implemented a bus bike rack program for five years.