LIRR Bicycle Permit Regulations

Each bike needs a permit. No more than one (1) bicycle per cyclist on a train at a time.

Stations: No riding on platforms at any time; no bikes on escalators; bikes must be secured on storage racks where provided. Use of poles, fences, railings, etc is prohibited and may result in removal of bike.

Types of Bicycles: Single rider bicycles only; No tandem, motorized, or three wheeled bikes; no protrusions which could cause injury or damage. Maximum bicycle dimensions are 80" long x 48" high. Bikes must be clean and free of excessive dirt and grease at all times. Cyclist must have a suitable elastic cord to secure the bike on the train. Note: Collapsible bicycles do not need a permit, but must be folded while boarding, exiting, and being stored on a train.

Emergencies: Cyclist must follow the directive of the train crew, authorized personnel, police, local authorities and / or fire officials. If an emergency should occur, cyclists may be required to leave their bicycles on board. Bicycles are not permitted on buses if substitute bus service is provided.

Liability: Permit is non-transferable and must be displayed or surrendered upon demand. Permit releases the LIRR from any liability or injury, death or damages arising in connection with the use of permit. Permit holder agrees to be solely responsible for any injury, death or damages arising as a result of the use of this Permit.

Weekend Bike Trains: Certain trains are designated as "bicycle trains" and may carry more than the normal number of bicycles on the following branches. (The specific train numbers and times will be part of the published timetables.)

Port Jefferson
Montauk - except Seasonal Trains between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Babylon (Local) - Seasonal Trains between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Greenport
Oyster Bay

Times & Days Bikes not allowed on Trains: (Arrivals/departures at Western Terminals):

Normal	Weekday Morning Rush Hours	6AM - 10AM	Westbound arrivals
	Weekday	3PM - 8PM	Eastbound departures
	Saturdays	7AM - 10AM 4PM - 6PM	Westbound arrivals Eastbound departures
	Sundays	5PM - 8PM 10PM - Midnight	Westbound arrivals Eastbound departures

Seasonal	Sundays - Montauk	6PM -10PM	Westbound arrivals
	Fridays - Montauk	3PM - 9PM	Eastbound departures
	Saturdays - Montauk		Eastbound and Westbound

Bicycles are also not permitted on New Years Eve and Day, St. Patrick's Day, Mothers Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day and the day before Independence Day, the Eves of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Labor Day and the Friday before, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day.

On board storage of Bicycles: Up to 2 bicycles may be stored in the ADA area on the diesel fleet, with preference given to wheel chair customers; on electric trains, storage is limited to 2 per car between 3 center rows. to maintain an obstruction free aisle, permit holder must have a bungee cord or hook to secure the bicycle.

The number of bicycles allowed on trains:
Weekdays: 4 bicycles, 2 in the east car and 2 two in the west car.
Weekends: 1 bicycle per car (maximum 8 per train, excluding the designated bicycle trains.)