Two or three bicycles maximum (depending on rack capacity) are allowed per bus, secured in the exterior front-mounted rack. Bicycles with solid tires are not allowed on the bicycle racks. Bicycles are not allowed inside the passenger area of ST Express buses. Bicycles cannot exceed 48” in wheelbase (the horizontal distance between the center of the front and rear wheels), 3.2” in tire width, and 29” in wheel size, nor exceed 75 pounds in weight.
Remove panniers/bike bags prior to loading. Be sure to make eye contact and alert the driver before loading your bicycle. Always load your bicycle on the rack in the slot farthest from the driver. Never step into traffic to load or unload your bicycle. When exiting the bus, inform the driver that you'll be removing your bicycle and exit through the front door.
Bus bike practice racks
Want to learn how to put your bike on a bus? Next time you see a bus at a community event, ask the driver if you can use the bike rack for practice.
Bus bike practice racks and instructions are also available at the following locations across King County:
- Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
The practice rack is inside the bus shelter atrium in front of the parking garage at the main campus. For personal assistance, send an email to the Office of Sustainability or call 425-564-2720. - Kirkland Transit Center/Peter Kirk Park, 202 3rd St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Go to the far side of the transit center on 3rd Street, south of the Kirkland Athletic Field and north of the Kirkland Library. The practice rack is next to the pedestrian path leading into Peter Kirk Park. - North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103
A practice rack is on the sidewalk along College Way by the flag plaza. For personal assistance, contact Transportation Coordinator Mohamed Hamza via email or at 206-934-0060. - University of Washington Seattle Campus, 1320 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA 98105
The UW practice rack is at the corner of University Way ("The Ave") and Campus Parkway in the Transportation Services office courtyard. Located next to the bike racks, the practice rack is available 24/7. For more information or assistance, contact UW Transportation Services via email or call 206-616-7493. - Alki Bike & Board, 2606 California Ave SW, Seattle WA 98116, 206-938-3322
Check shop hours before visiting to use the rack. - Highline College, 2400 S 240 St, Des Moines, WA 98198
The practice rack is next to the bus shelter located on the south side of campus. For personal assistance, contact the director of Facilities at 206-878-3710, Ext. 3793.