A Bus Might be Just What Your Bike Month Needs

Randol White

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Cyclists are hitting the streets and trails along the Peninsula in growing numbers as Bike Month and Bike to Wherever Days roll out. Now is a good time to boost your pedal power by combining your ride with a trip on a SamTrans bus, Caltrain, or other connecting public transit option like BART, VTA, or SF Muni.

Bikes and buses are a great transportation combo — especially if any of these common situations are true for you:

  • It’s a long commute.
  • The route has a stretch with challenging hills or dangerous roads.
  • The nearest bus stop is a bit far.

With that in mind, bike-friendly SamTrans is here for you! All of our buses come equipped with a front rack that can carry up to three bikes. Also, two additional bikes can fit inside the bus when passenger loads allow.

Our SamTrans bus operators (Drive with Us!) are also bike-friendly, some of whom bike to work themselves!

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Bus Operator Greg Stewart says his short bike commute makes him feel really good and “helps keep the weight off.”

But in addition to the health benefits, Stewart also says being a cyclist makes him a better SamTrans driver.

“It has made me much more aware of cyclists on the roads, for sure.”

 

Colleague Carl Cruz will celebrate 28 years as a SamTrans operator later this year and also commutes by bike. He uses an e-bike for his 4-to-5 mile ride. He likes seeing fellow cyclists use the bus to enhance their commute and wants to make sure it’s a positive experience for everyone.

“When you’re approaching your bus stop, let the driver know
‘Hey, I’m going to be getting my bike,’” Cruz says.