Bicycle-Bus Transit Systems
Posted in Models, RDAG by Kate Archdeacon on December 9th, 2008
By installing bike racks on buses and integrating the two transport systems, the viability of both cycling and bus transit (both of which are lower emission than the car) is increased.
Buses are fitted with bike racks, usually at the front of the bus, for bicycles to be loaded onto. In some cases the front plate of the bus needs to be modified so that the bicycle does not block the headlights. Current systems have restrictions and difficulties. Buses can only carry a few bikes, not all buses in existing systems are fitted with racks and the turnaround time at stops appears to be adversely affected.
This is an emerging system with as-yet unrealised potential.
From “Innovation in mobility for sustainable outcomes” case studies by Geoff Browne.
