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What's wrong caltrain's handling of bikes? How would you handle bikes on a commuter train that only stops for a minute?
by jackowayed 15y ago
What's wrong caltrain's handling of bikes? How would you handle bikes on a commuter train that only stops for a minute?
- georgieporgie 15y agoAll they did was pull most of the seats out of the first floor of a single car, and provide some bungie cords. You have to watch your bike at all times, since there's nothing preventing another rider from walking off with it, and you'll have other riders moving your bike to reach their own. There are rules (e.g. no trailers) which are not posted. The staff fully expect every rider to visit the website beforehand to make sure they conform to all rules. I expect vertical bike racks, clearly posted rules at every station, and helpful staff. Amtrak has a dedicated bike car on some of their lines, which is much better. You hand your bike over at the bike car and they'll have it out for you at your destination stop. They're faster, safer, and more trustworthy with my bike than random rider x.