Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Bike Sense - Manual (Page 30)

30 B I K E S E N S E — T H E W I S C O N S I N B I C Y C L E O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L
Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities
as drivers of motor vehicles
Raise the Support Arm off the wheel. The
Support Arm automatically folds down to a secure
position.
Lift your bike out of the bike rack.
Fold up the Bike-Rack-for-Buses if there are no
bikes on the rack and no one else is waiting to
load their bike. The bike rack locks in place.
Step away from the bus with your bike.
Bus companies such as Van Galder and Badger
Buses will generally take bikes as luggage as long
as there is space. They may or may not require
them to be boxed and may charge a fee. Call
ahead to ask about rules if you want to take your
bike on an inter-city bus trip.
Crashes
In Wisconsin, crashes involving a motor vehicle
must be reported if they involve property damage
of $1000 or more or if there are injuries requir-
ing first aid or medical treatment whether or not
treatment is administered. Other crashes should
be reported to protect the legal rights of victims
and aid in correcting and tracking crash causes.
Bicyclists are required to remain at the scene of a
crash, the same as the driver of a motor vehicle. You
are also required to provide your name and address
to the other parties involved or to a police officer
upon request. It is best to carry identification, emer-
gency contact information, and medical insurance
information, especially when you bicycle alone.
The Support Arm needs to be raised so that the
hook rests at the highest point on the front wheel.
Board the bus and enjoy the ride! Choose a seat
near the front of the bus to keep an eye on your
bike. DON’T FORGET you have a bike with you
when you get off at your stop. New riders often
do!
Unloading Bikes
Inform the bus driver that you will be unloading
your bike as you approach your stop. Use the
front door to exit the bus. Unload your bike from
in front of the bus or from the curb, not from the
street.
Van Galder Bus
608/752-5407
800/747-0994
www.vangladerbus.com
Metro Transit
608/266-4466
www.mymetrobus.com
Badger Bus
608/255-1511
www.badgerbus.com
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