Bikes on Transit
Rack ‘n Roll
You can place your two-wheeled, non-motorized bike free aboard 12 Port Authority bus routes, the light rail transit system (the T) and on the Inclines. You can bring your folding bike on any Port Authority bus without a rack and the T any time of day.
Buses
The following Rack ‘n Roll bus routes provide convenient access to many popular destinations including local parks, recreational trails and universities. Two bikes are permitted per bus. The racks on these 12 routes are available for use seven days a week. If you have a folding bike you can bring it on board any bus without a rack. Click here to watch a short video on how to use the racks.
- 11D Perrysville Riverview Park/Observatory Hill
- 21A Coraopolis/Sewickley
- 26A West End-Ingram-Sheridan-Crafton
- 26D West End-Sheridan-Chartiers City-Crafton
- 54C North Side-Strip District-Bloomfield-Oakland-South Side Southside Riverfront Park and Trail-North Shore Trail
- 56C McKeesport-Lincoln Place Great Allegheny Passage Trailhead
- 59U South Side Works-Oakland-Squirrel Hill-Homestead Waterfront Schenley Park, Frick Park
- 71A Shadyside-Highland Park Schenley Park, Highland Park
- 77D Friendship-Highland Park Highland Park, Washington Blvd. Cycling Oval
- 77F Morningside-Friendship Highland Park
- 77G Stanton Heights-Friendship Highland Park
- 500 Bellevue-Oakland-East Liberty-Highland Park Schenley Park, Highland Park
The Port Authority anticipates expanding the program to more routes in the future. To see this program grow, we must use it and communicate to Port Authority the benefits of the program for the thousands of bicyclists in the Pittsburgh region.
IMPORTANT NOTE!:
If you experience any issues with bus drivers (reckless driving etc) or bike racks on buses (if one happens to be broken or a bus on a rack-designated route doesn’t arrive with a rack), just follow these simple steps:
- Make note of the four digit vehicle ID number, found on the back exterior or front interior of the bus, give that number to customer service.
- If you can’t get the four digit ID, then tell them the bus route, time and location of when you intended to board the bus (e.g. “the rack on the 54C route at 1:12 p.m. on South 18th Street at Carson Street…”).
- Contact Port Authority Customer Service at 412-442-2000 — in fact just put that number in your cell phone so you don’t lose it. Or send them a complaint.
- If you’ve actually been hit by a Port Authority Bus, CLICK HERE for some advice on what to do
The only way people are going to use this program is if it is reliable. Please encourage the Port Authority to maintain the current rack ‘n roll routes and expand it to other bus routes in the future. Call customer service at 412-442-2000 to request more racks today!
The T
The following Rack ‘n Roll T routes provide convenient access to many popular locations along the light rail system in the South Hills and Downtown Pittsburgh. On these rail routes, customers can place their bike on the T during off-peak periods, seven days a week, for free. Non-folding bikes are prohibited weekdays from 6-9 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m.
- 42S South Hills Village via Beechview/Mt. Lebanon Station Square Trail
- 47L Library Station Square Trail, South Park Trails and Bike Lanes
- 47S South Hills Village via Overbrook Station Square Trail
- 52 Allentown Station Square Trail
Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines
- Monongahela - One bike permitted at at time and must be stowed in upper level of wheelchair accessible car. There are no peak restrictions.
- Duquesne - Two bikes are permitted at all times. There are no peak restrictions.
More Info
- Map - A great map of the parks and trails and the Rack ‘n Roll bus and T routes that serve those locations.
- Pamphlet - describes the simple procedure for loading and unloading
bikes as well as routes, guidelines and a map of all Rack ‘n Roll bus and T routes, parks and trails.
A paper copy of this pamphlet is available at all major Port Authority schedule rack locations, on buses, or by contacting Bike Pittsburgh. - Instructions - Print a convenient information card that demonstrates the bike rack loading and unloading procedure.
- Bike Park and Ride - Port Authority offers its customers the convenience of bike racks at several park and ride lots and stations. So, you can ride your bike, park and secure it, and go the rest of the way with Port Authority. Search for lots and stations by region or name.
