Bicycle Racks on Buses and Trains

All Metro Transit buses and trains have free bicycle racks on them so you can pedal part of the way and ride the rest.

Here are some ways to use them:

• For an equipment failure, such as a flat tire

• During poor or dangerous weather

• For one-way commuting

  • Ride into work on a bus or train if you're dressed for work and don't want to change clothes

  • Pedal in for a morning energy burst and take transit home from work if you're tired at the end of the day

  • If one direction of your route is mostly uphill, consider using transit for that portion

  • If the roadway is particularly inhospitable to bicycles

• To eliminate transfers

  • If your transit stop is too far away for walking, use your bicycle

• For recreational outings

  • Leave the roof rack behind and take the bus or train one-way

There is no extra charge to use a rack and they're easy to use – simple instructions are printed on the rack.

See step-by-step instructions here or practice loading your bicycle on a rack when a bus is between trips or at less-busy times, such as midday, evenings or on weekends. To try a rack without worrying about traffic or delaying other bus riders, use a demonstration rack at one of these locations:

Bike/Walk Twin Cities Ambassadors
Downtown Minneapolis
612-333-3410 (call for an appointment)

Freewheel Midtown Bike Center
On the Midtown Greenway - between 10th Avenue and Elliot Avenue
2834 10th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Downtown Minneapolis TMO
US Bank Plaza
220 South Sixth Street, Suite 230
Minneapolis, MN 55412

St. Paul Smart Trips
55 East 5th Street, Suite 202
St. Paul, MN 55101

Varsity Bike and Transit (U of M - Dinkytown)
55 East 5th Street, Suite 202
St. Paul, MN 55101

Bicycle Lockers

These lockers provide safe, weatherproof storage -- It's like a garage for your bicycle and equipment. Bike lockers are available at many Park & Ride lots, light-rail stations and other Twin Cities locations.

For Metro Transit lockers, annual rental (April 1 through March 31) costs $48 plus a refundable $40 damage deposit. For details, visit metrotransit.org or call 612-373-3333.

Lockers are also available through the City of Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota and some employers in the metro area.

Guaranteed Ride Home

With the Guaranteed Ride Home program, you won't have to worry about being stuck somewhere without a ride. It's easy to use and it's free.

When you enroll, you’ll receive two coupons that can be used for a bus or train ride, or for cab fare up to $25. Each six months you receive replacement coupons with your program renewal.

Commuters who bicycle and/or ride the bus, train, carpool, vanpool, or walk at least three days a week to work or school are eligible. Simply fill out a Guaranteed Ride Home Registration form or print and fax the form to Metro Transit at 612-349-7370.