Bike Racks

Detours

Due to the Sudbury Rocks! Marathon, the following detour will be in place for #14 Four Corners on Sunday, May 28: regular routing to Larch Street; right on Paris Street; right on Brady Street; resume regular routing. Tom Davies stop 1095 (Minto Street) will be missed.

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Due to construction at the intersection of Struthers Street and Charlotte Street, a detour is in place affecting the #14 Four Corners route, beginning May 29 at 7 am. until further notice. Bus stops that will be missed are 5125, 5135 outbound and 5130, 5140 inbound. Temporary stops will be placed along Whittaker and Adelaide.

Extended Detours

Extended detours can now be found on the Routes and Schedules page with the affected routes.

(Updated April 4, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.)

All GOVA Transit buses have bike racks to transport your bike for free.

Bike racks are located on the front of the bus and can accommodate two bicycles.

Bike rack rules

It is your responsibility to load, unload and secure the bike without help from the bus driver. All riders use the bike racks at their own risk.
Due to space limitations, you cannot load or unload your bicycle at the GOVA Downtown Mobility Hub, 9 Elm Street, Sudbury. Please exit and board the bus at least one stop away.
Bike racks are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A bicycle may be transported on-board a bus at the driver’s discretion. The comfort and safety of other passengers cannot be compromised and the bicycle cannot block the aisle.
Only non-motorized, single-seated, two-wheeled bikes are allowed on the racks.
A driver may refuse access to a cyclist due to unsafe conditions or if the bicycle has any items on it that could block the driver’s vision or cause a distraction.
GOVA Transit is not responsible for damages incurred or caused by or to bicycles, or for lost or stolen bicycles.

How to load your bike onto the bike rack

Before the bus arrives, remove any non-permanent fixtures from your bike. This includes water bottles.
Alert the driver that you will be loading your bicycle.
Approach the bus from the curb. Do not step into oncoming traffic to load your bike. The bike rack is located on the front of the bus.

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1. Hold your bike with one hand. You will notice a handle on the bike rack on the front of the bus. Use your other hand to squeeze it.

2. When you squeeze the handle, the rack will lower.

3. Lift or roll your bike into the rack. Place the wheels in the tracks as indicated.

4. Lift the support arm and place it over the wheel.

5. Ensure your bike is securely locked into position and get on the bus.

6. When leaving the bus, tell the bus operator you will be unloading your bicycle and exit from the front door.

7. Once your bike is off the bike rack, fold up the rack to the locked position if no one else is using it.

8. Signal to the bus operator when you are clear of the bus. Make sure you have a clear view of the road before you begin biking.