Bike News..

City of Toronto

• Bikes on the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)
  Bicycles are allowed on TTC vehicles during weekday non-peak hours, from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., and anytime on Saturday and Sunday at the discretion of vehicle operators.

• TTC Bike Racks
  By the end of 2010, all TTC buses will be equipped with bike racks. The racks hold two bikes each, and can be used at any time.

Bike parking at transit stations
The City of Toronto provides bike lockers at key transportation hubs and destinations. Each locker is designed to hold one bicycle and bicycle gear, such as panniers, locks, and lights.

The City will be opening its first Bicycle Station at Union Station in spring 2009. The Bicycle Station will provide secure, controlled-access parking for 180 bikes.

• Bikes on Toronto Island ferries
  The City of Toronto operates ferries to the Toronto Islands, and as of 2008, bicycles are permitted on all ferries all year long.

• Bikes on GO Transit
  GO Transit is also working to make it easier to combine biking and transit travel across the Toronto region by offering new amenities and services.

• Bike Train
  The Bike Train is a non-profit initiative to connect cyclists in Toronto with tourist attractions in the Niagara region by providing bike racks onboard select VIA Rail departures from Union Station to Niagara Falls. Regular VIA Rail departures may also accommodate bicycles. Via Rail's policy for oversized sports equipment, including bicycles.

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