E-Bike Policy

Policy Statement

Customers may transport non‐motorized and motorized bicycles and stand‐up scooters on RTD revenue vehicles (buses, light rail vehicles, and commuter rail vehicles) at any time without a permit, pursuant to the vehicle-specific requirements set forth in this policy and so long as:

• Space is available
• The bicycle or stand‐up scooter does not block doors, aisles, or emergency exits on trains
• The bicycle or stand‐up scooter complies with the following requirements:
  • The full size of bicycles and stand‐up scooters may not exceed 80 inches in length or 40 inches in height
  • Motorized bicycles and stand‐up scooters must be electric with a sealed battery compartment and without damage
  • The motorized bicycles and stand‐up scooters are not powered by gasoline or lead‐acid batteries
  • The bicycles and stand‐up scooters are not excessively muddy, dirty, or greasy
  • The bicycles and stand‐up scooters are not rented or a component of a dock less system

RTD is not responsible for lost or stolen bicycles and scooters or for damage to bicycles and scooters due to improper loading.

Customers with disabilities who use a stand‐up scooter as a mobility device that would not otherwise be permitted under this policy may request a reasonable modification from the requirements of this policy pursuant to RTD’s Reasonable Modification Policy and Reasonable Modification Procedure.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to address how customers may transport non‐motorized, motorized, and bicycles and stand‐up scooters, on RTD revenue vehicles.

Scope

This policy applies to bicycles and stand‐up scooters transported on light rail and commuter rail trains and buses. This policy does not apply to Access‐a‐Ride vehicles and does not cover use of motorized wheelchairs or seated scooters on RTD revenue vehicles.

Responsibilities

Bicycles and stand‐up scooters are permitted on light rail and commuter rail vehicles as set forth below. Rail Operations is responsible for training its personnel and posting signage on rail cars regarding the following requirements:

Light Rail

• Customers must load bicycles and stand‐up scooters at the front or rear entrance of the rail car
• Bicycles and stand‐up scooters are never permitted in the front of the first rail car or behind the train operator, except for scooters used as mobility devices that are loaded from the highblock and stationed in the wheelchair area
• Customers may not load bicycles or stand‐up scooters onto the vehicle from the highblock, except for scooters used as mobility devices
• Customers with bicycles or stand‐up scooters must allow other customers to exit or board the vehicle before loading the bicycle or stand‐up scooter and must always keep the doorway clear
• Bicycles and stand‐up scooters inside the vehicle must not interfere with the vehicle operation or the free movement of customers; they must be positioned so that they do not block the aisle or create a safety hazard
• Customers with bicycles or stand‐up scooters must always stay with their device
• Only two bicycles or stand‐up scooters are allowed per bike zone
• Customers with disabilities using wheelchairs or mobility devices, which may require securement, always have priority in the securement area
• Boarding can be denied or customers with bicycles or stand‐up scooters may be asked to move or de‐board at any time due to overcrowding

Commuter Rail

• Customers must load bicycles and stand‐up scooters at the appropriate area of the vehicle
• Customers with bicycles or stand‐up scooters must allow other customers to exit or board the vehicle before loading the bicycle or stand‐up scooter
• Customers must stow their bicycle in the large multi‐purpose cargo storage area, if space allows, or in the vertical bicycle storage racks, securing the bicycle with the provided elastic straps and ratchet straps
• Bicycles and stand‐up scooters inside the vehicle must not interfere with the vehicle operation or the free movement of customers; they must be positioned so that they do not block the aisle or create a safety hazard
• Customers with bicycles may be seated after securing the bicycle
• Customers may not charge bicycles or stand‐up scooters while on board

Buses

Bicycles of any type are not permitted inside buses except for luggage storage bins (when available). Bicycles may be transported and stored on the bicycle racks on the front of the bus on a first come, first served basis subject to the following requirements:

• Bicycles and stand‐up scooters are permitted on buses as set forth below. Bus Operations is responsible for training its personnel and posting signage on buses regarding the following requirements:
  • Customers may load bicycles and stand‐up scooters at all bus stops except those marked as a non‐bicycle stop.
• The bicycle racks have a weight limit of 55 pounds per bicycle
• Bicycle racks can hold adult and child bicycles and can accommodate tires up to 2.3 inches in width
• If the bicycle rack is full, the bus operator will determine if additional bicycles can be loaded in luggage bins on Regional and SkyRide buses

Stand‐up Scooters

Stand‐up scooters are permitted inside buses subject to the following requirements:

• Operators will not permit customers to fold up the securement area seats to make room for stand‐up scooters, except for scooters used as mobility devices; these areas are reserved for customers using mobility aids that require securement
• Stand‐up scooters on the bus must not interfere with the vehicle operation or the free movement of customers; they must be positioned so that they do not block the aisle or create a safety hazard
• Stand‐up scooters inside the bus must be readily movable, and customers must comply with requests to move them or to de‐board the bus if the bus becomes full
• Stand‐up scooters are permitted on the Free MetroRide in the large space area as space allows; they must not interfere with the free movement of customers and are not permitted in the securement area

Rail Operations, Bus Operations and Police and Emergency Management are responsible for enforcement of this policy.