Bicycles on The Rapid
Local Bike Activity Resources
The Kent County Parks Dept.
1500 Scribner Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-632-7580
www.accesskent.com
Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Dept.
201 Market Avenue SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-3696
www.grcity.us
Kentwood City Offices
4900 Breton Road SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-698-9610
www.ci.kentwood.mi.us
Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club
www.lmb.org/rapidwheels/
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
www.bikegrandrapids.org
Take the bus and your bike too!
All Rapid buses are equipped with a double-loading bike rack on the front of each bus. Most two-wheeled bicycles, including children's bikes, will fit on these special racks. Ride your bike to your bus stop, access local bike trails, combine your commute — the freedom is yours. No more spinning your wheels. Now you can take the bus...and your bike too!
How to use the bike racks
- Before loading your bike, be sure all loose items are secured or removed.
- When the bus stops, walk your bike to the front of the bus. Keep toward the curb-side of the street — stay out of the way of traffic.
- Lift the handle to release the rack and lower it into the down position. Listen for the click to make sure it locks in place.
- Place the front tire of your bike in the position marked "FRONT TIRE" and slip your rear tire into the back slot.
- Lift the spring-loaded arm over the front tire — your bike is now loaded. Just board the bus!
To unload your bike, just follow above directions in reverse. Remember to unhook the spring-loaded arm before removing your bike. If yours is the only bike in the rack, please raise the rack into the upright position and make sure it locks.