Rack n' Ride
RIPTA welcomes you and your bike. Bike and ride to work, school, or recreational activities.
RIPTA has a great way to keep you and the environment in shape: Rack n' Ride. With bike racks on our 40ft. buses, you can make bike riding part of your regular commute. Ride part way to work and finish your trip aboard a bus or take the bus one way. A regular ride will help keep you in shape and save you money on parking, gasoline and car maintenance. Plus, riding and busing help curb traffic congestion and preserve air quality around Rhode Island.
Free and Easy
Loading and unloading bikes on the racks is easy and there's no extra cost for bringing your bike.
The rack, attached to the front of the bus, holds two bicycles. The racks have simple instructions posted right on them. Bikes in the rack don't touch each other, the bus, or other vehicles.
Each bike can be loaded and unloaded independently. You don't need to move one bike to reach the other. The rack holds most wheel and frame sizes, including children's bikes.
The rack, attached to the front of the bus, holds two bicycles. The racks have simple instructions posted right on them. Bikes in the rack don't touch each other, the bus, or other vehicles.
Each bike can be loaded and unloaded independently. You don't need to move one bike to reach the other. The rack holds most wheel and frame sizes, including children's bikes.
How to use bike racks
RIPTA buses have a bike rack labeled Sportworks. Be sure to check the label and follow the directions for the bike rack you’re using.
To use Sportsworks Bike Rack and Load Your Bike
To use Sportsworks Bike Rack and Load Your Bike
- Approach rack from curbside.
- Face rack and pull handle labeled“Rack Lock” up.
- Pull the rack down until it’s horizontal.
- Lift your bike into the outside bike slot* (unless it’s already filled), fitting wheels into the slots labeled for front and rear wheels.
- Pull spring-loaded “Support Arm” (it’s labeled) over the bike’s front tire.
- Approach rack from curbside.
- Release “Support Arm”.
- Remove bike from rack.
- Fold bike rack up by releasing “Rack Lock”.
Policies
- Bike racks can be used all year long
- Available throughout the day and evening
- No certification necessary
- Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
RIDOT web link http://www.dot.state.ri.us/bikeri/washbrdclosed.htm provides info., map, & RIPTA info. for bicyclists & other users of Washington Bridge walkway. RIDOT closed the walkway on May 22, 2007.