How to Load Your Bike on MAX

1. Check to see if there's room.

As MAX approaches, scan the train to see if there's room on board. If it's too crowded to board safely, you'll need to wait for the next train.

2. Let other riders board first.

Wait for other riders to exit and enter the train before you board.

3. Board through the door with the bike symbol.

Designated bike spaces are located inside the front and rear doors of each train car. Only board MAX through doors displaying the bike symbol:

• On low-floor MAX trains (those without stairs at the door), use the hooks in areas displaying the bike symbol. Wheeling your bike on board in an upright position will make it easier to hang from the hook.
• On high-floor trains (those with stairs at the door), bikes may be stored in the seating area marked with the bike symbol. One bike may be placed against the door of the operator's cab if the cab is not in use.
• Bikes must be suspended from the hook, one per space. If all the hooks are taken, you may use the priority seating area (displaying the wheelchair symbol) as long as there are no senior citizens or riders with a disability present who need to use the area.
• If other riders are occupying the area displaying the bike symbol, you may politely request that they move from the area so that you can store your bike.
• If there is no room in the designated spaces, or if you will be blocking the aisle or doorway with your bike, you must exit and wait for the next train.

Important reminders

• Bikes are allowed on MAX only if there is room, so if all bike spaces are full or the train is too crowded to board safely, you must wait for the next train. Consider taking your trip before or after rush hour, parking your bike at the station or using a compact folding bike instead.
• Always yield priority seating areas to seniors and people with disabilities.
• No part of your bike should block the stairwells or aisles.
• Maintain control of your bike and take care not to brush it against others. Do not use a kickstand. Keep your bike as clean as possible.
• If you have a collapsed folding bike, you may store it on the floor underneath a bike suspended from a hook, or place it under your seat. Don't block the aisles with your collapsed bike.
• Children under the age of 12 bringing bikes on MAX must be accompanied by an adult.
• Always walk your bike in station areas, transit centers and pedestrian corridors.

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