Purpose of the Open Stroller Policy
•Accommodate families: Allowing strollers to remain Open ensures caregivers and children are comfortable and secure during transit.
•Priority access for passengers with disabilities: Designated areas will prioritize wheelchair users and passengers with mobility devices.
•Safety and order: Stroller placement, securing, and clear aisle management ensure safety.
•Balance of convenience and safety: The policy addresses the needs of families while respecting the rights of all passengers, including ADA Passenger.

Open Strollers Are Allowed
•Passengers may board with strollers in the unfolded (open) position, as long as:
•The stroller is occupied by a child at all times, secured with a safety belt.
•Strollers used for groceries, pets, or as empty strollers, as well as baby push cars, are not permitted in the open position.
•Only one child per stroller designed for one child. double strollers must follow size guidelines.

Designated Areas
•Placement: When available, strollers should be placed in the designated wheelchair priority seating area.
•Priority: ADA passenger always has priority in these areas.
•Operator’s discretion: If necessary, operators may ask passengers with strollers to move or fold them to accommodate a wheelchair user or ADA passenger.
•Limitations: Only one stroller is allowed in the priority seating area at a time, and only standard-size strollers are permitted. Oversized strollers, grocery carts, pet strollers, empty strollers, or wagons are not allowed.
•Folding: Strollers must be free of items and easy to fold quickly if needed for ADA passenger.

Securing the Stroller
•Positioning: Strollers must not block aisles, doors, or emergency exits.
•Safety: The stroller must face forward and be held securely by the passenger to prevent rolling.
•Brake: Every stroller must have brakes and break must be engaged at all times.

Passenger Responsibility
•Care and supervision: The passenger is responsible for the child’s care and supervision at all times.
•Physical contact: Passengers must maintain physical contact with the stroller at all times (e.g., keeping one hand on it).
•Operator assistance: Transit operators cannot assist with boarding, lifting, or securing strollers.
•Unattended strollers: Unattended strollers must be folded immediately for safety.

Size & Type Restrictions
•Size limit: Strollers should not exceed reasonable dimensions (e.g., 48” long by 24” wide).
•Oversized strollers: Multi-child or oversized strollers that do not fit safely on the bus must be folded before boarding.

Safety First
• Crowded Buses: If the bus is crowded or safety is at risk, operators may request that the stroller be folded to ensure a safe environment for all passengers.
• Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency, strollers must not obstruct aisles, doorways, or emergency exits to allow for safe evacuation.
• Passenger Alertness: Passengers with strollers must remain alert to prevent tipping or rolling.
• Use the Front Door: Passengers with strollers must always use the front door when exiting the bus to help prevent stroller rollovers.