In celebration of National Bike Month, from May 1 – 31, 2025 you can ride any Local and Express service free if your bring a bike on your trip.

All DART buses are equipped with a bike rack, so hop on any fixed route service and we’ll get you to the next leg of your bike ride for free.

First time riding DART with a bike? See our Bike & Ride page for information on using the bus bike racks and bike size restrictions. 

Bike & Board Month Rules

Please take a few moments to read the following rules for this promotion.

• Free rides start at beginning of service day on May 1 and go until the end of service on May 31.

• Bikes must be operational to qualify for a free ride. 

• Bikes that do not fit on DART bus bike racks (including the Street Collective bikeshare bikes) cannot be used for the Bike & Board Month promotion. Learn what sized fit DART's bike racks on our Bike & Ride page.

• Bikes cannot be brought on board DART buses. If all bike slots on racks are taken, please wait for the next bus. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

• At the end of your trip, please exit the front door and remind the operator you will be removing a bike from the rack. 

DART's Bike & Ride Program

DART is dedicated to being a regular part of your commute and has year-round resources for bicyclists.  

DART Central Station and select bus stops have bike racks nearby. For those looking for secure storage, DART Central Station has a Bike Storage program with changing rooms.

DART Accessible Bike Trails

Greater Des Moines is full of bike trails. Consider taking a DART route to a new trail this month!

Find your next trail with the Street Collective’s 2025 Trail Map here and plan your free trip on the MyDART Trip Planner.

Questions? See promotion terms above or contact DART Customer Service by phone at 515-283-8100 Opt. 0 or email at dart@ridedart.com.