Warm weather is on the way, and there’s no better time to combine biking and bus riding. All STA buses have bike racks holding single-seat, two-wheeled, non-motorized bicycles.

Bringing your bike on the bus isn’t just convenient — it opens up a whole new range of possibilities. Want to ride the Centennial Trail without pedaling all the way there? Hop on a bus with your bike and start your ride fresh. Head downtown without worrying about parking, or take the bus uphill and coast your way back. By combining your ride with transit, you can explore more neighborhoods, reach farther destinations, and make your commute more flexible and fun.

Most STA buses have bike racks on the front of the vehicle, but some have interior racks. Just flag down the bus as usual (raise your hand so the driver sees you), hop on board, and find your spot to secure your bike.

How many bikes can fit? Most STA buses use three-position racks, meaning they can carry up to three bikes at a time. Each rack can carry a total of 165 lbs of bike weight (with no single bike over 75 lbs). Bicycles up to 61 inches long and with tires up to 2.5 inches wide will fit comfortably. This means even larger bikes are usually no problem. Learn more about how to load your bike on spokanetransit.com/bikes and through the video above.

To keep everyone safe — riders, pedestrians, and operators alike — please follow these important guidelines when bringing your bike on an STA bus:

1. Stay Out of Traffic While Loading and Unloading

When placing your bike on the front rack of a bus or retrieving it after your ride:

• Always approach from the curb side — never from the street or traffic lane.
• Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before stepping toward the rack.
• Avoid stepping off the sidewalk or curb into traffic, even momentarily. It’s easy for drivers to miss a pedestrian stepping out from between vehicles.

2. Never Cross the Street in Front of the Bus

After unloading your bike:

• Do not cross the street in front of the bus.
• Buses are large and can block your visibility from oncoming traffic — and vice versa.
• Instead, wait until the bus has pulled away, or walk to the nearest crosswalk or intersection where you can cross safely and visibly.

3. Walk Your Bike in Designated Areas

For everyone’s safety in high foot-traffic zones:

• Always walk your bike (do not ride it) in transit centers, station areas, boarding zones, and pedestrian corridors.
• This helps prevent accidents or collisions with other riders, especially during busy boarding times or in narrow waiting areas.

Riding the bus is a great way to extend your reach: bike to a bus stop, load up, and relax on the ride — then hop off and keep pedaling. Happy trails (and wheels) to you!