Bikes on VTA

 Bikes on Buses
 Bikes on Light Rail
 Bikes on Caltrain
 Bike Lockers
 VTA Bike Rules & Regulations

Bikes on Buses

VTA has equipped all buses with exterior bike racks that can accommodate up to two bicycles. The buses on the Highway 17 Express and the Dumbarton Express are also equipped with bike racks. The Highway 17 Express can accommodate up to three bicycles.  When the racks are filled, up to two bicycles will be allowed inside the bus subject to the driver's discretion and when passenger loads are light. 

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Bikes on Light Rail

All light rail vehicles are equipped with interior bike racks.

The maximum number of bicycles allowed inside a light rail vehicle is six. Up to four bicycles can be accommodated in the racks provided, with two additional bicycles allowed to stand on the floor in the center section (turntable area) of the vehicle.

All bicycles must be boarded through the center doors of each car, and they are restricted to the designated area in the center section (turntable area) of the vehicle.

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Bike Lockers

In an effort to make commuting easier for people who bike and ride, VTA has installed new bike lockers throughout its bus and light rail system. VTA now provides 350 bike lockers at light rail and Caltrain stations, Park & Ride lots and transit centers for the use of transit riders. There is no charge for the bike locker rental. However, a $25 refundable security deposit is required.

If you are interested and would like to apply for a bike locker, please call (408) 321-7520 or e-mail your request to bikelockers@vta.org. Please include your name, address, phone and fax numbers, as well as the desired locker location. VTA will send you an application.

Caltrain also offers bicycle lockers at many of its stations. For information on renting a bicycle locker, call Caltrain at (650) 508-6350. For information regarding stations south of Tamien, call (408) 321-7520.

View list of VTA bike locker locations.

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VTA Bike Rules & Regulations

Bicycle rules and regulations onboard VTA buses and light rail vehicles and within areas of transit facilities.

General

No additional fare is required, but bicyclists shall have paid appropriate fare.

Only human powered and sealed dry or gel cell electric assisted bicycles are allowed.

Bicyclists shall not block aisles, stepwells or doors of any bus or light rail vehicle.

Bicyclists shall avoid getting chain and sprocket grease on the bus, light rail vehicle and other passengers. No muddy bicycles shall be permitted onboard at any time.

Other passengers shall be allowed to enter and exit first before a bicyclist boards or deboards the bus or light rail vehicle with their bicycle.

Bicyclists shall always walk bicycles on passenger platforms at transit centers and on light rail station platforms.

Bicyclists shall not chain bicycles to poles, light standards, pillars, etc. at transit centers or on light rail station platforms.

All bicycles not taken on buses and light rail vehicles shall be parked off transit center and light rail platforms in bicycle racks or lockers.

Buses

Bicyclists are responsible for securing their bicycles in the exterior bike rack.

Bicycles may be permitted onboard buses at the driver's discression when:
a) The bus does not have a fully operational bicycle rack, or ;
b) The exterior rack is filled.

A maximum of two bicycles shall be permitted inside the bus if the passenger load permits the safe boarding, deboarding and stowing of the bicycle.

Bicyclists shall be responsible for attending their bicycles when bringing them inside the bus.

Light Rail Vehicles

The maximum number of bicycles allowed inside a light rail vehicle is six. Up to four bicycles can be accommodated in the racks provided, with two additional bicycles allowed to stand on the floor in the center section (turntable area) of the vehicle.

All bicycles must be boarded through the center doors of each car, and are restricted to the designated area in the center section of the vehicle.

Bicyclists are responsible for securing their bicycles in the racks provided. Bicycles not secured in the racks must be attended by the cyclist.

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Bikes on Caltrain

Each train can accommodate a maximum of 32 bicycles. Bicycles must be stowed in the designated bicycle storage space in the northern-most car, noted by a yellow decal on the outside. Bicyclists must be age 12 or older.

Collapsible bicycles are not required to be fully enclosed in a cover while boarding, exiting or being stored in the train. Folding bikes are not subject to the 32-bike limit.

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