CATA fixed-route buses have bike racks to make commuting easier. For safety reasons, the operator cannot leave the bus to assist you with the loading or unloading of your bike.
Your bike rides for free. No special permit or advance reservation is required.
Bicycle racks are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Recumbent bikes, tandem bikes, and three-wheeled bikes are not allowed because they do not fit securely in the racks.
CATA assumes no liability for injuries or damages incurred to bikes, personal property or persons while using the racks or riding the bus.
Unclaimed bikes left on CATA vehicles may be retrieved within 10 days by calling 517.394.1000. Be prepared to describe the bike and prove ownership.
Loading Your Bike
Please remove pumps, water bottles and locks which are being stored on your bike while you wait for the bus.
- A quick wave and eye contact with your bus operator before you step in front of the vehicle will let them know you intend to load your bicycle.
- If the bus arrives with the bike rack folded against the bus, release it by pulling the handle up and lowering the rack.
- If only one bike is being loaded, put it in the position furthest from the bus. Load your bicycle so that the front tire is facing the locking arm. (The rack is labeled for your convenience.) Lift your bicycle onto the rack.
- With your bike's wheels in the wheel wells, pull the spring-loaded locking arm out and over your front bike tire as close to the frame as possible. Make sure it is placed on your tire and not on the fender or frame.
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Unloading Your Bike
Leave by the front door and tell the operator that you'll be unloading your bicycle. - To release your bike, simply pull the support arm away from and over the wheel.
- Lift your bike from the rack.
- If the rack is empty please fold the rack against the bus by pulling the handle and raising the rack until it locks into place.
- Move back to the curb and let the operator know it's safe to leave.
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Bike Lockers
Bike Locker Locations:
CATA Transportation Center (CTC)
420 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933
Located on the northeast side of the building.
Division Street Parking Ramp
Downtown East Lansing, located near the entrance/exit ramp.
Contact Information:
To rent a bike locker, please call 517.394.1000 and speak with a CATA Customer Service representative, Monday thru Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM or weekends from 9 AM to 5 PM.
User must present a valid picture ID and a permanent mailing address. Locker use is restricted to the storage of a bicycle or bicycle equipment.
Rental Costs:
- $10 monthly fee (Non-refundable)
- $30 refundable deposit (Refundable at the end of the lease and the return of the key)