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BIKES AND TRANSITSANDY FRY CRCOG (HARTFORD, CT)
Westchester Bike Summit 2010
Bikes and Transit: WHY??
Expand the reach of transit networks Especially to low density areas Improve access to the economy for low
income workers Can improve accessibility on both trip ends
Expand Park ‘n Ride capacity
Three Essentials for Coordination Getting to the stop
Local access paths
Bike parking at the stop
Bikes on Buses
Experience in Connecticut
Philosophy: Outfit the entire fleet Coordinate with major fleet replacement
Timeframe: Stamford: September 2001 New Haven: September 2004 Hartford: November 2007 New Britain: April 2010
Installing Racks
New buses are ordered with racks Retrofits of older buses:
Cost of rack ~$800 Installation time: 4 to 8 hours Requires correct mounting bracket for the
bus model
The Racks
New Haven and Stamford: all stainless racks
Hartford: some plastic
The Racks
Easy to use
Rack Usage in Connecticut
STAMFORD NEW HAVEN HARTFORD50 110 235
786848
1,5165,058 12,6147,103 20,2516,752 24,8667,630 25,406 16,7626,650 23,701 18,669
20052006
ANNUAL BIKE RACK USAGE
Fleet Size
200720082009
YEAR200220032004
Issues with Racks
The racks decrease indoor storage capacity Add about 1 foot to bus
length The plastic racks
created problems for bus washer
Occasional abandoned bike
A fender bender will frequently require full rack replacement
Benefits of Program
Convenience for bike commuters Mechanical difficulties Rainy day Park n ride
Access for low income individuals
Improved transit accessibility in low density areas
GOODWILL!