Bike racks on buses

From John Porcari

With regard to buses, MTA has begun to retrofit its bus fleet with front-mounted bicycle racks. This effort will occur in stages: procurement and installation of the racks; evaluation of increased bus parking requirements due to the additional space needed for racks; modification of work rules for drivers and mechanics to ensure that damage during day-to-day operations is minimized; revision of our published bike policy to establish rules, responsibilities and risks for riders; and work with the bicycle advocacy to publicize the new racks. Our timeframe to complete this work is approximately 12 months.

Thank you, again, for your correspondence. The Governor appreciates hearing from you and, on his behalf, I also thank you for your interest in this very important issue. If you have any additional questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. John Newton, MTA