At a modest riding speed a cyclists can travel three or four times that distance in the same time, increasing the transit catchment area about ten-fold. Several strategies for integrating cycling and transit are described below. This allows a bicycle to be used at both ends of the journey, and helps cyclists who experience a mechanical failure, unexpected bad weather, or sudden illness. It also allows cyclists to pass major barriers, such as tunnels or bridges, where cycling is prohibited or particularly difficult. Dozens of North American transit agencies now have mounted bike racks on thousands of buses, and many rail systems have some provisions for carrying bikes.
Some agencies charge extra for bikerack use, others provide it as a free service.
It is important to provide bike parking at transit stops and transportation terminals. Commuters who leave high-quality bicycles at a transit stop all day require a high level of security and are willing to pay for it, although simpler bike racks may be adequate for many cyclists, so a mix of paid lockers and free racks may be appropriate. The table below compares typical costs for automobile and bicycle parking. Maps that illustrate the best cycling routes between terminals and common destinations are also helpful. Bikes on Taxis Taxi Improvements may include special provisions to accommodate bicycles, providing cyclists with an important fallback option when they have medical or mechanical problems.