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Guides Taking your bike on MTA subways, buses, and trains Find out how to travel with your bike on public transit in the New York area.
Biking in New York One of the best ways to get around the city is by bike. You can take advantage of dedicated bike lanes, greenways, and bikefriendly parks. Using our transit system with your bike expands your options. Here’s more about how to do that. General guidelines You can't ride your bike across MTA bridges or through MTA tunnels. If the Yes, you can take a bike on the subway. bridge has a pedestrian walkway, you can There are some caveats (see below), but walk your bike across. in general, you can bring your bike with Don’t lock your bike to transit property. you on the train. This includes subway entrances and exits. No, you can't take your bike on a bus. A Look for a bike rack instead. couple of routes have buses with bike Commuter rails have different rules. You racks, but don’t plan on transporting your need a permit (they're easy to get and bike via bus. good for a lifetime). And only a certain Folding bikes can go almost anywhere. number of bikes are allowed per train, They're not allowed on express buses, but depending on the time. otherwise you can bring them on board. You can bring bikes on NYC Ferry boats. There are bike racks onboard. Buy a $1 ticket for your bike at a ticket machine or in the NYC Ferry app.
Other guidance by type of transit
In general On the bus Avoid rush hour if you can. Buses on these routes have bike racks: Board the train or bus after passengers S53 and S93, in Staten Island exit. Q50, in Queens Stay by your bike, and move it out of the Bx23, in the Bronx way for other riders. If you bring a folding bike, don’t block seats or aisles. On the subway On commuter rails Stand near either end of the subway car. Bikes are not allowed at rush hour or on Enter and exit through the station service holidays. gate. Swipe your MetroCard, turn the You need a $5 lifetime bicycle permit. Buy turnstile, and then use the service gate. If these at ticket booths, on trains, or by mail. you need help, talk to the agent in the On weekdays, up to four bikes per trains station booth. are allowed. On weekends, up to eight Don’t lift your bicycle over the turnstile. bikes per train are allowed. Don’t try to carry your bike through one of Look for bicycle trains on weekends. the tall entrances or exits. These accommodate more than eight Carry your bike on staircases. bikes. These trains are indicated on Bikes are allowed on the Staten Island published timetables with a bicycle symbol Railway at all times except: and a plus sign. 69 a.m. on weekdays, on St. George Contact LIRR Group Travel at 718217 bound trains. 5477 if you’re traveling with a group of 47 p.m. on weekdays, on Tottenville cyclists. bound trains.
Let the booth attendant know you’re taking your bike through the service gate. Pay the fare at the subway turnstile. Proceed through the service gate.
Safety tips and laws
For you (and others) For your bike Obey all traffic signals. NYC law requires you to use a white Yield to pedestrians. headlight and a red taillight at night. Stay off the sidewalk (unless you're Use a bell (not a whistle) to let others know walking your bike). you’re there. Helmets are recommended for everyone. Use a Ulock and/or a heavy chain to lock They’re required for anyone who is 13 up your bike. (More locks help prevent years old or younger. theft.) Lock your frame to the bike rack and Don’t wear headphones. (One earbud is your wheels to your frame. Secure any allowed.) quickrelease parts, or take them with you. Bike and car traffic patterns vary depending on where you are. NYC’s Department of Transportation breaks these down in detail.
See DOT’s bike guide. On the subway, stand with your bike at the end of the car. Be considerate and move your bike to make way for others when you can.
Bike parking options
In many cases, somewhere Bike lockers in your office building. Bike lockers are available at these stations on If you work in a commercial office building with MetroNorth lines: a freight elevator, the “Bikes in Buildings” law Cortlandt can help you and your employer figure out Dover Plains indoor bike storage. Patterson Parking garages Tenmile River Wassaic New York City law requires garages that Pawling accommodate more than 100 vehicles to also provide parking options for bicycles. Long Island Rail Road bike lockers are managed by 511NY Rideshare. Other options Oonee provides free bike parking near Atlantic See a list of bike lockers at LIRR stations. Terminal in Brooklyn.
See more on Oonee’s site.
Bike parking laws and information “Bikes in Buildings” law
Details about bikes in parking garages
NYC DOT’s information about bike parking Citi Bike for bikesharing
The city's bikeshare program, Citi Bike, is a What it costs good option for quick trips within the city (if Citi Bike offers several pricing options, you're within range of Citi Bike docks). including single trips for $3, a day pass for Citi Bikes are available in parts of the Bronx, $12, and an annual membership for $169. Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Visit Citi Bike’s site for more.
What to do if your bike is missing
Call the Lost Property Unit File a police report Bicycles chained to transit property will be You can file a police report with NYPD if your removed and delivered to the Lost Property bike is stolen. You can also participate in Unit. NYPD’s Bicycle Registration Program, intended to discourage theft and help reunite You can reach that office at 2127124500. bikes with their owners.
See more from NYPD. More resources for biking in NYC NYC bike maps
Citi Bike bikeshare program
Vision Zero plan for pedestrians and cyclists
New York Cycle Club
Five Boro Bike Club
Bike New York’s Recycle a Bicycle
Rules and regulations Bike Permit Regulations for Long Island Rail Road
Bike Permit Regulations for MetroNorth Railroad
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