Bikes on Metra Trains

Metra's Bikes on Train Program is designed to enable cyclists to bring their standard form bicycles on board trains during weekday off-peak hours and on weekends.  Two bicycles are allowed in the priority seating area in each accessible rail car. There is no additional charge to your Metra fare to take a bicycle on board the train. For more information and a list of rules/regulations regarding taking your bicycles onto Metra trains, visit http://www.metrarail.com

Bicycle Parking at Schaumburg's Metra Commuter Rail Station

For those inclined to leave their bikes at the train station instead of taking them on board with them, the village provides 20 enclosed bike lockers and 28 covered bike rack parking spaces at the Metra Station just north of the rail tracks. Bicycle parking units on the south side of the tracks (in Roselle) are not a part of the village's equipment.

Open-air bike rack parking is free and on a first-come-first-served basis. Enclosed bicycle lockers are also free but require a key deposit prior to leasing (the fee is returned when the lease expires or the lessee terminates the lease).

Explore Schaumburg by Bike

One easy way to identify Schaumburg's bike routes are by the green "Bike Route" signs you may have noticed along many of Schaumburg's streets. Another way is by receiving a FREE pocket-sized Schaumburg Bike Path Network Map. To receive a map by e-mail to the Transportation Department at mailto:acomb@ci.schaumburg.il.us.

Bike to Work Day       Friday, May 16

Kickoff, 9:30 am Meineke Park 220 E. Weathersfield Way

Event Sponsors are the Bicycle Connection of Schaumburg, 1226 N. Roselle Road

Those who work or reside in Schaumburg are encouraged to join President Larson at the Meineke Recreational Center for a ride along Schaumburg's scenic bike path network. The event is set for May 16 at 9:30 am (weather permitting). The route proceeds from the Meineke Center to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. A map is posted on the website at www.villageofschaumburg.com/transportation.

Bikes on Buses

Since April 1, 2002, when all Pace buses were equipped with easy-to-use bike racks, more than 150,000 riders have taken advantage of this easy, convenient, bicycle benefit.

The process of securing or removing a bike is easy and only takes seconds.

• As the bus pulls up, wave at the bus operator before stepping in front of the vehicle.

• Release the rack by pulling the handle up and lowering the rack.

• Place your bike in the position furthest from the bus. Face your bicycle so that the front tire is facing the locking arm. Lift your bicycle onto the rack.

• With your bike's wheels in the wheel wells, pull the spring-loaded arm out and over your front bike tire as close to the frame as possible.

• To release your bike, simply pull the support arm away from and over the wheel and lift your bike from the rack.

• If the rack is empty, fold the rack against the bus by pulling the handle and raising the rack until it locks into place.

For more information on Pace's bus route information and bicycle racks on buses, visit www.pacebus.com.

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