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What is a Bike Bus?

A Bike Bus is a group of kids and families riding bikes to school together along a set route — like a school bus, except everyone's pedaling. Riders join in along the way at whatever point is closest to home, the group grows as it goes, and by the time it reaches school it's often a rolling parade of dozens of kids. No single leader, no set roster — just neighbors riding together on a schedule everyone knows.

The idea isn't new, but it's spreading fast. Bike Buses now exist all over the world — different cities, different routes, same basic formula: safety in numbers, a predictable time and place, and the simple fact that biking to school together is more fun than doing it alone. Riding with the Baltimore Bike Bus means joining that global movement, one ride at a time.

Why it matters

When kids and adults ride together, there is safety in numbers. We see the Bike Bus as a great way to promote biking in our city—in the hopes of encouraging more people to think about caring for our community, our environment, and making safer streets for cycling.

Bike Bus is neighbors riding together, and we look out for one another on the road — but we're not an organized program or club. We don't supervise kids, track attendance, arrange return trips, or provide first-aid or bike repairs. Parents decide whether they and their child should join, and assess weather and road conditions before each ride. Participation is entirely at each family's own discretion and risk.

How it works

  1. Find your school's route and schedule.
  2. Request to join the Bike Bus WhatsApp community for that route. This will connect you with other parents on that route and help plan rides.
  3. Review the expectations of Riding with Bike Bus with your student.
  4. Perform a safety check of your bikes - make sure you're ready to roll!
  5. Meet up with the bike bus along the route — ride whenever works for your family, most riders go on Fridays. All riders need helmets, and please accompany your child or designate a chaperone. FAQ's here.

Find your school

Questions? See the FAQ.