How to use the bicycle rack:

• Make sure the bus has stopped and the driver sees you before you step in front of the bus.
   
• Squeeze the top handle and swing the rack down. You only need to use one hand to unlatch and pull the bike rack down, so you can hold your bike with your other hand. It is not necessary to lean your bike against the bus.
   
• Lift your bicycle onto the rack, placing its wheels in the trough with the front wheel toward the spring-loaded bar. If a bicycle is already in the front trough, load yours in the rear trough facing the opposite direction.
   
• Raise the spring-loaded bar up and over the front tire and place it on the top of the tire near the bicycle’s frame.  The support arm adds lateral support for the bike when the bus is in motion, and is required.  The support arm needs to be raised so that the hook rests at the highest point on the front wheel.
   
• Remove any loose or valuable items from the bicycle.
   
• Board the bus.
   
• As you near your stop, remind the  driver that you will be removing your bicycle.
   
• Lower the spring-loaded bar from the tire and lift your bicycle off the rack.
   
• Swing the rack up if it’s empty.
   
• Go to the nearest curb. Wave to let the driver know you and your bicycle are clear of the bus.

For more information, see  www.wmata.com.