Bicycles

Taking Your Bicycle on FAST

Bicycle racks or luggage space for bicycles are available on all FAST buses. Bike racks are available on a first come – first served basis. Riders are responsible for loading and unloading bicycles. Local bus operators cannot assist with the loading or unloading of bicycles.  No interior transport of a bicycle of any kind.

On FAST buses, please tell the bus operator before you load the bicycle. When you get off the bus, ask the bus operator to wait while you remove your bicycle. After you remove your bicycle, please lift the rack up and step away from the bus. At no time shall the driver handle the bicycle.

Please see numbered list below, for specific rules governing bicycle transit.

1. Bicycle racks are provided on a first come – first served basis and accommodate up to two bicycles.
   • Available space is NOT guaranteed by the City of Fairfield/FAST.
2. Each bicycle cannot exceed 50 pounds.
   • E-bikes and gas-powered bikes are not allowed.
3. Passenger must inform the bus operator prior to boarding that they will be loading a bicycle onto the bicycle rack.
4. Passengers are responsible for loading, securing, and unloading their bicycle.
   • At no time will the driver handle the bicycle.
5. Prior to departing the bus, passengers must remind the bus operator they will unload their bicycle from the rack.
6. After unloading your bicycle, lift the rack up and step away from the bus.
7. No loose items or cargo (bags, backpacks, walkers etc.) will be allowed on the bicycle rack.
8. Foldable, manual scooters are allowed on board.
   • Scooter must be secured by passenger at all times.
   • No battery and/or gas operated scooters allowed.
9. The owner of the bicycle, by transporting their bicycle on FAST, accepts responsibility for:
   • OWNERS OF  BICYCLES WHO UTILIZE THE BICYCLE RACK DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND ACCEPT ALL RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR BICYCLE AND ANY INCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR DUE TO THE UTILIZATION OF THE BICYCLE RACK INCLUDING:  DAMAGE TO THE BUS, INJURY TO A PERSON, AND/OR DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY OR THE BICYCLE ITSELF DUE TO IMPROPERLY LOADING, SECURING, AND/OR UNLOADING OF THE BICYCLE.
   • THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO THE BICYCLE OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM OPERATING THE CITY’S EQUIPMENT.