Hampton Roads Transit Authority Reports the Addition of 225 Bus Bike Racks

Virginia Hampton Roads Transit officials have announced the approval of a new program that will allow the public to use bus-mounted bike racks. The Hampton Roads Transit anticipates the new offering will boost ridership among potential customers who may have wanted to use public transit but found the walk to a bus stop too far. Commuters can bicycle to a bus stop and place their bikes on a bus front-mounted bike rack.

HRT officials reported they spent $85,000 to equip 225 buses with the bicycle racks. A diagram explaining how to use the carriers is on the front of the buses, as bus drivers are not allowed to assist cyclists in placing a bike in a rack or removing it. HRT added that is currently running an advertising campaign to coincide with National Bike Month during May.