Janesville buses can now carry more bicycles
From the WCLO newsroom:
JANESVILLE — The "Rack It and Rocket" program is gaining in popularity since it's inception two years ago.
Janesville Transit System Director Dave Mumma says 16 of their 21 buses now have racks that will accommodate two bikes each. Mumma says the number of people taking advantage of the racks is increasing and he believes there are about 75 certified users. He says anyone wishing to participate must be shown how to use the racks. Once that's accomplished, that person will be issued an orange pass to show the bus driver whenever they want to use the program.
There is no extra charge to use the bike racks.
Apr 26, 2008 at 4:42 p.m.
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Apr 25, 2008 at 3:03 p.m.
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Great program! The JTS website gives the following information:
Residents can call the Transit System office at 755-3150 to make an appointment for certification training. Certification training is free, takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, and is available Monday – Saturday during normal business hours of the JTS office. For convenience, JTS has bikes available for trainees to practice loading and unloading. In addition, instruction will be available at many local and municipal events throughout the year.
To be eligible for certification, individuals must be at least 11 years old and physically able to lift and load their bicycles on the racks, which are about 2 feet off the ground. The racks are equipped for two-wheeled bikes only, and any equipment not permanently mounted on the bike, such as water bottles, pumps, and other loose items should be removed before the bike is loaded onto the rack.
Apr 25, 2008 at 12:37 p.m.
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So, where do we go to get certified to use the bus with our bikes?
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