Bike Racks on Buses

Bring your bike along when you ride the bus! All buses in our Routed Service and many of our Worker/Driver buses have bike racks mounted on the front of the vehicle.

Instructions

It is easy to safely load and unload a bike yourself in just a few seconds. Loading instructions are provided on the rack. To unload your bike, simply reverse the loading procedure. The video at right provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to load and unload your bicycle. Keep in mind that for safety reasons, the driver cannot leave the bus to help you, but can offer verbal instructions. There is no extra charge for a bike; you pay only the regular fare.

Routed Buses

Bicycles and e-bikes are allowed on all Routed buses if they fit on the bike racks. Folding bicycles are permitted on Routed buses if they meet the criteria noted below. Bicycles or e-bikes cannot be brought onto Routed buses due to capacity restraints and safety concerns, as they can impede safe egress from the vehicle and block emergency exits.

Dial-A-Ride Buses

Only Dial-A-Ride buses equipped with bike racks can safely transport bicycles. Dial-A-Ride buses without bike racks are unable to transport bicycles due to capacity restraints and safety concerns, as bicycles can impede safe egress from the vehicle and block emergency exits. Folding bicycles are permitted on Dial-A-Ride buses if they meet the criteria noted below.

ACCESS Buses

Bicycles are generally not allowed on ADA paratransit buses without bike racks. Kitsap Transit's Paratransit vehicles do not have exterior bike racks, and bicycles or e-bikes cannot be brought onto these buses due to capacity restraints and safety concerns. Bicycles can impede safe egress from vehicles and block emergency exits. Folding bicycles are permitted on Dial-A-Ride buses if they meet the criteria noted below.

Reminders on Bringing Devices Inside Kitsap Transit Buses

Mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, powered wheelchairs, and powered mobility scooters with seats, are allowed on all Kitsap Transit buses. However, electric bikes are not permitted on any Kitsap Transit bus unless they can fit on the bike rack.

Other items, like skateboards, bicycles, and recreational scooters that can fold to approximately the dimensions of a suitcase and weigh 25 pounds or less, may be brought onto Kitsap Transit buses if they can be safely stowed. These items must not impede safe egress from the vehicle or block emergency exits when properly stowed by the passenger without assistance from the driver, and they must be powered off.

On Kitsap Transit buses, these items should be safely stowed between seats or behind a barrier. Please note that any bicycles or recreational scooters that do not fold are not allowed inside Kitsap Transit Routed or ACCESS paratransit buses.

Devices onboard Kitsap Transit buses are subject to the following conditions:

• The bike or recreational scooter cannot have a gasoline or alternative fuel engine.
• The bike or recreational scooter must be folded before boarding and remain fully folded while on board.
• The bike or recreational scooter must remain powered off for the entire time the passenger is on board.
• As in all cases of large objects, the bike or recreational scooter should always be stored between seats or behind a barrier and under the control of the passenger to ensure the safety of all passengers.
• Bikes, recreational scooters, and their components shall never be left unattended, discarded, or abandoned.

Bikes on Fast Ferries and Foot Ferries

Bicycles are welcome on the Kitsap Transit Foot Ferries. Just like with the bus, there is no extra fare for bringing a bike on board. However, space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

For more information about individual bicycle policies on our fast ferries, select a route: Bremerton Fast Ferry, Kingston Fast Ferry, Southworth Fast Ferry.

Bike Storage & Lockers

Bainbridge Island Bike Barn

Kitsap Transit’s Bainbridge Island Bike Barn is located just outside the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal. The Bike Barn offers 79 indoor and 33 outdoor storage hooks, and 48 accessory lockers. All bicycle storage is available on a first-come, first-served bases and you must apply to use an accessory locker. During the summer months, there is an on-site service vendor who can provide minor bike repairs, rentals and cycling accessories for sale.

To learn more about the Bike Barn - CLICK HERE.

Bicycle Lockers Kitsap Transit has a limited number of secured bicycle lockers available for reservation. If you are interested in reserving a locker, please see the Bicycle Locker Application/Agreement for details and requirements. If you qualify, call Kitsap Transit at 360.377.8230 for availability. A waiting list will be maintained if a space is not immediately available.  Bicycle Locker Application/Agreement

Accessory Lockers Bainbridge Island Bike Barn The Bike Barn on Bainbridge Island is the only location Kitsap Transit offers accessory lockers, which can be reserved by daily commuters who use a bicycle for part of their trip. You must apply to reserve an accessory locker. Once approved, Kitsap Transit will issue a lock. Personal locks are prohibited and will result in contents being removed.  Accessory Locker Application/Agreement

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