In a previous post I mentioned how the City of Wichita had plans to use federal stimulus money to add bike racks to busses. It has now become a reality. From Wichita.gov…

The Wichita Transit Department has added bike racks to all of the Transit buses to accommodate the needs of riders. Each bus is equipped with one bike rack which can hold two bicycles. The bike racks increase transportation options by allowing a bicycle trip to be incorporated with public transportation. There are 48 City buses which travel 18 fixed routes.

?Transit riders have been asking for the bike racks and we are excited to better meet their needs,? Wichita Transit Director Mike Vinson said. ?We are now able to connect these two important modes of transportation. We believe the racks will increase ridership and help reduce pollution by encouraging the use of public transportation and bicycles.?

There is no extra charge to riders who use the bike racks. An ARRA Stimulus fund grant of $24,000 paid for the racks. For more information about Transit services, visit wichita.gov or call the information line at 265-7221.

I actually seen one in use earlier this week.