Light Rail and Bicycles, A Seamless Combination

METRO light rail is a great way to connect to work, school, shopping and events in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. METRO has many bicycle-friendly features and ties in seamlessly with the bus system, as U-Passes and other types of transit fare are good for both. Operating 365 days a year, 20 hours a day, you can expect a train anytime, from either direction.

Bicyclists, please use these guidelines when using METRO:

• Never bike in the light rail trackway and always walk your bicycle across the station platform and on board the train.
• Bicycle symbols on the train windows show you the doors nearest the bicycle rack. 
• Racks are first-come, first-serve. If the bicycle rack is full or you are unable to load your bicycle into the rack, you may stand with your bicycle as long as you do not block the aisle or doorway. If the train is crowded, you may be required to wait for a less full train. 
• You are responsible for loading and unloading your bicycle. For safety reasons, the operator cannot leave the cabin to assist you. Make sure your bicycle is loaded properly and, if possible, sit near your bicycle.

Bicycles may NOT be secured to the station structure, railings or fences. Warning notices will be placed on bicycles found secured to unauthorized locations. After 24 hours, the lock will be cut and the bicycle will be removed and taken to lost and found at Central Station. A notice will be left at the bicycle’s location, advising the owner of the disposition. METRO takes no responsibility for damage to the lock or bicycle.

However, you may secure your bicycle to racks at the following locations:

All METRO Park-and-Rides
Montebello/19th Avenue                                                                          
19th Avenue/Camelback
Central Avenue/Camelback                                                                    
38th Street/Washington                                                                          
Dorsey/Apache Boulevard                                                                      
McClintock/Apache Boulevard                                                                
Price-101 Freeway/Apache Boulevard                                                     
Sycamore/Main Street   

METRO Station Platforms
Center Parkway/Washington                                                                  
Priest Drive/Washington                                                                                
Dorsey/Apache Boulevard          
Smith-Martin/Apache Boulevard                                                                          

Adjacent Sidewalk/Bus Stops
7th Avenue/Camelback                                                                          
Campbell/Central Avenue                                                                       
Indian School/Central Avenue                                                                 
Osborn/Central Avenue                                                                          
Thomas/Central Avenue                                                                         
Encanto/Central Avenue                                                                        
McDowell/Central Avenue                                                                      
Washington/Central Avenue                                                                   
12th Street/Jefferson and 12th Street/Washington                                      
24th Street/Jefferson and 24th Street/Washington                                      
44th Street / Washington                                                                        
Veterans Way/College Avenue   
University Drive/Rural Road               

Opening this May, bicyclists will also be able to secure their bicycles at the Tempe Transportation Center’s Regional Bike Center. Over 100 bike racks will be available for rent in a 24-hour secured building with showers and lockers.

For more information on how to ride and be safe around light rail, visit METRO's website.