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Bike Racks on Buses Roll-Out in Milwaukee

Bus bike rackThe Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin spoke during the Milwaukee County Transit System’s launch of the Bikes on Buses program in Milwaukee. According to the Bike Fed, “After five years of working on the campaign, Shea Schachameyer from the Bike Fed was pleased to load her bike onto one of the two buses and enjoy the ride to O’Donnell Park where others where able to try loading and unloading their bikes from the racks. Throughout the summer the Bike Fed, MCTS and 91.7 WMSE will collaborate on promoting the program through on-site demonstrations like those which took place during Milwaukee’s Bike to Work Week.”

For more information on MCTS’ Bikes on Buses program, click here…

Posted by bluewater on July 06, 2009
Tags: milwaukee, buses, bus racks, bike racks, bike on buses program, bicycle federation of wisconsin
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Bike Racks and Hybrid Electric Buses for Berks County

Bike racks will soon be installed on five Reading, PA buses. BARTA’s (the local transit authority) decision to install bicycle racks is a big step forward, and a welcome development for people who want to ride and use public transportation, said Robert Hospidor, a Walk Bike Berks board member.

“This is a great option for people,” he said.

BARTA is installing bike racks on five of its buses, which will allow riders to store their bikes while traveling. The racks are similar to ones on buses in larger cities such as Philadelphia. Each rack holds two bikes.BARTA is spending $3,200 to buy and install the racks.

To read the full Reading Eagle Article, go to: http://www.readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=107887.

Posted by walkbikeberks--exeter on October 01, 2008
Tags: pa, hybrid electric buses, bus racks, bike racks, berks county
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