Good news for bicyclists who want to use Wichita's Bus System. The Wichita Transit Department has added new bike racks to all of its buses.

Each of the city's 48 buses now has one bike rack which can hold up to two bikes.

The city says the racks increase transportation options by allowing a bicycle trip to be incorporated with public transportation.

"Transit riders have been asking for the bike racks and we are excited to better meet their needs," Wichita Transit Director Mike Vinson said in a press release. "We are now able to connect these two important modes of transportation. We believe the racks will increase ridership and help reduce pollution by encouraging the use of public transportation and bicycles."

There is no extra charge for riders who use the bike racks.

The racks were funded by a $24,000 grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stimulus fund.