Bikes and Mobility Devices

Traveling with a Bike, Scooter, or other mobility device? 

COAST allows certain small folding bikes and scooters on board the bus under the following conditions:

  • Wheels cannot be more than 16” in diameter
  • Must be folded into a compact shape
  • Must be able to be safely stowed out of the aisle without damaging the vehicle
  • Must not be stowed on seats
  • Must be clean. Bikes and scooters with muddy wheels will not be permitted on board
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  2. All other bicycles, including larger folding bikes, must travel on the bike rack or are not permitted on COAST vehicles. COAST allows electric powered mobility devices on vehicles (small folding bikes, scooters, wheelchairs) if they are of appropriate size.

 

If you’re not sure your device will be allowed on board COAST vehicles, please call or text 603-743-5777 to schedule an appointment with a COAST Supervisor to have your device examined for approval. If your device meets the criteria, we can place a “COAST Approved” sticker on your device (with your permission) so that all COAST bus drivers know your device has been cleared to bring on board.


Note: A “COAST Approved” sticker on a device does not mean your device will be accepted on board other transit systems, such as Wildcat Transit.

Bike Rack Information

  • Most COAST buses are equipped with a bike rack capable of carrying two or three standard bicycles. 
  • The following routes typically have no bike rack on the vehicle, and cannot take bikes: Routes 34, 40, 42, 43, and 44.
  • Bikes with unusually fat tires do not fit on the bike rack. 
  • Rack space is available on a first-come, first-served basis only.
  • If a bike is loaded with panniers, or other containers and materials, that may obstruct a bus driver's view or fly away, they must be removed prior to loading the bike in the rack.
  • If the rack is full, you will not be able to bring your bike on board the bus. 
  • Customers are responsible for loading and unloading their bike into the bike rack, though the bus driver can verbally explain its operation if you have never used it before. 
  • Bicycles are not permitted to be locked to the rack on the front of the bus. 
  • When you arrive at your destination, please notify the bus driver that you will be getting your bike off the rack.

Bike Safety Information

This video, created by The Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Transit Authority, has some great safety information for both cyclists and bus drivers. We encourage all cyclists to watch this video and to become familiar with the rules for sharing the road with motor vehicles.