Bikes on Transit

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="05ad05a3.jpg"> <div> <B>    </B><B>     </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>                                                                                                                      </B></FONT><I>   </I><I>Bike San Mateo County</I><I>                      </I></div> <bR> <div> <I>                 </I></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="05bd2123.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bike San Mateo County"><U><B><U>HOME</U></B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Web Site Content"><U>Web Site Content</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Using your bike"><U>Using your bike</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id53.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Campaign Projects"><U>Campaign & Projects</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id42.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Current Issues"><U>Current Issues</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id41.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dangerous Conditions"><U>Dangerous Conditions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id39.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Google Discussion Groups"><U>Google Discussion Groups</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Meetings"><U>Meetings</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Resources"><U>Resources</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id30.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Local News Updates"><U>Local News & Updates</U></A></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bikes on Transit</B></div> <div> <A HREF="id40.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Route Suggestions"><U>Route Suggestions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact/ Join Bike SMC"><U>Contact/ Join Bike SMC</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Getting Involved"><U>Getting Involved</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Improvements"><U>Improvements</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="In Case of an Accident Legal Considerat"><U>In Case of an Accident & Legal Considerations</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Bikes on Transit</I></div> <div> <B><U>Caltrain       </U></B><A HREF="http://caltrain.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://caltrain.org"><U><B><U>www.caltrain.com</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Since 1992, Caltrain has provided their bikes on board service. Bikes on Board allows bicyclists to bring their bikes on the train so bicyclists can ride to the station and then ride from the station to their final destination.</div> <bR> <div> Using Bikes on Board</div> <bR> <div> There is no additional fee to bring a bike on board. Every train has at least one bike car. There is always a bike car on the northbound end of the train (toward San Francisco end, this is also the opposite end from where the engine is). Some trains have a second bike car located in the middle of the train. When boarding the train, allow the exiting passengers to exit and walk on passengers to board before boarding with your bike. Each bike rack holds a maximum of four bikes. When storing your bike place it is a rack with three or fewer bikes. Experienced cyclists will have a yellow tag on their bike indicating their destination. Try to put your bike on a rack with bikes getting off after you will be getting off. This prevents having to reorganize bikes later when getting off at your station. When everyone understands and follows this procedure, getting access to bicycles when unloading is much, much easier. Each rack has four bungee cords, use these to hold your bike from rolling away. When exiting the train, let the walk on passengers exit first. </div> <bR> <div> Rules and Regulations</div> <div> Bikes on board service is available on all trains, there are no times when bikes are not allowed.</div> <div> Cyclists must be at least 12 years of age.</div> <div> Only single rider bikes are allowed, maximum bike length is 80", no tandems, or three wheel cycles are allowed.</div> <div> Maximum of four bicycles per rack.</div> <div> Conductors are not permitted to assist in boarding of bicycles.</div> <div> Bike capacity is limited to 32 or 40  per Gallery train bike car and 16 per baby bullet bike car. All trains have at least one bike car. Some trains have two bike cars. If the bike cars are filled to their bike capacity,the conductors will not allow additional bicycles to board.</div> <div>  </div> <div> For complete information and rules on using this service see the Caltrain website: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://caltrain.org/caltrain_bikes2.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://caltrain.org/caltrain_bikes2.html"><U><U>http://caltrain.org/caltrain_bikes2.html</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Tips for riding Caltrain with a bike</div> <bR> <div> Destination tags</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tag your bike with your destination. Other cyclists need to know where your bike is going so they don't block your bike in if you are going further than they are.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Downloadable tags available at http://www.sfbike.org/download/actions/caltrain/Caltrain_Destination_Tags_SFBC.pdf. Trim these to find a name badge holder.  Or make your own.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When stacking your bicycle read the destination tags first, stack your bike on a rack with bicycles getting off at your station or a further station. Ask other cyclists for help if needed.</div> <bR> <div> Boarding with your bicycle</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Queue up for first come, first on board order at the northern end of the platform.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Let all walk on and bicycle passengers exit before boarding</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Upon boarding, quickly walk all the way to the end of the bike car, so there is room for cyclists behind you to board.</div> <bR> <div> Bike Stacking</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stack your bike on the outside of bikes going to your stop or further. This avoids shuffling bikes to exit the train (and possibly missing your stop)</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Alternate handlebars so that the bicycles are stacked tightly. Take care with pedal placement to avoid damaging other bicycles.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Secure your bike with the bungee cord already attached to the bike rack on the train.</div> <bR> <div> Exiting with your Bicycle</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A few minutes before the train stops, retrieve your bicycle and stand in the aisle with your bike</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep the stairways clear for others to exit.</div> <div> ·<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >   After the train stops, exit quickly to avoid delaying the train</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit)  </U></B><A HREF="http://bart.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://bart.gov"><U><B><U>www.bart.gov</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Bicycles are allowed on most BART trains. Copied from the BART website, the rules governing bicycles on BART are</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bikes are allowed on all trains except those trains shown in highlighted areas of the BART Fares and Schedules brochure. It is the rider's responsibility to refer to BART schedules. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Regardless of any other rule, bikes are never allowed on crowded cars. Use your good judgment and only board cars that can comfortably accommodate you and your bicycle. Hold your bike while on the trains. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bikes are allowed in any car but the first car of a train. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bicyclists must use elevator or stairs, not escalators, and always walk bikes. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bicyclists must yield priority seating to seniors and people with disabilities, yield to other passengers, and not block aisles or doors or soil seats. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In case of an evacuation, leave your bike on the train and do not let it block aisles or doors. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bicyclists under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Gas powered vehicles are never permitted. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bikes must be parked in racks and lockers. Call (510) 464-7133 for locker availability. Bikes parked against poles, fences or railings will be removed. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Folded bikes are allowed on the trains at all times. During commute hours, folding bikes must be folded before entering the paid area at the Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell, and Civic Center San Francisco Stations, and the 12th and 19th Street Oakland Stations. At all other stations, they may be folded on the platform, but must be folded before boarding a train. </div> <bR> <div> This was copied from the BART website <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/bikeRules.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/bikeRule"><U><U>http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/bikeRules.aspx</U></U></A></FONT>  on 10/27/08. Additional information about bikes on BART is available at: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/index.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/index.as"><U><U>http://www.bart.gov/guide/bikes/index.aspx</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> During specific commute hours, bikes ARE NOT allowed on the BART trains. The times when bicycles are not permitted is shown in highlighted areas of the BART Fares and Schedules brochure. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In the morning, bikes are not allowed to board at a San Mateo County BART station  from about 7:00 Am to 8:45 AM</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In the afternoon, bikes are not allowed to board at a San Francisco station from about 4:20 to 6:30 PM.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">See the BART Fares and Schedules Brochure for complete information.                              </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Samtrans (San Mateo County Bus Service)   </U></B><A HREF="http://samtrans.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://samtrans.com"><U><B><U>www.samtrans.com</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> All Samtrans buses are equipped with bike racks, which hold two bikes.  Two additional bikes are allowed inside the bus depending upon the load. Only single rider, two wheel bicycles are allowed. There is no age limit, however riders must be able to load and unload their bicycles by themselves. For additional information and information on how to use the bike racks see:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U> http://www.samtrans.com/bikes.html</U></FONT>  A brochure on using the bike racks is available at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.samtrans.com/pdf/bike_operate.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.samtrans.com/pdf/bike_operate"><U><U>http://www.samtrans.com/pdf/bike_operate.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>AC Transit          </U></B><A HREF="http://actransit.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://actransit.org"><U><B><U>www.actransit.org</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> AC Transit runs their transbay M line, which run across both the San Mateo and Dumbarton bridges. These buses can carry 6 bicycles. This is one way to get a bicycle across the San Mateo Bridge.</div> <bR> <div> Eastbound the line starts in Union City, crosses the Dumbarton Bridge and makes stops at Sun, Stanford, Oracle, Hillsdale Caltrain, and Bridgepoint. After crossing the San Mateo Bridge, stops are made at Chabot College in Hayward, Hayward BART and the last stop at Castro Valley BART.</div> <bR> <div> M line schedule at: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www2.actransit.org/maps/schedule_results.php?version_id=7&quick_line=m&maps_line=m&current_schedule=ALL" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www2.actransit.org/maps/schedule_"><U><U>http://www2.actransit.org/maps/schedule_results.php?version_id=7&quick_line=m&maps_line=m&current_schedule=ALL</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> More AC Transit Links</div> <bR> <div> Main Website: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www2.actransit.org</U></FONT></div> <div> Information on bikes on AC Transit <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www2.actransit.org/riderinfo/bikes.wu" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www2.actransit.org/riderinfo/bike"><U><U>http://www2.actransit.org/riderinfo/bikes.wu</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> Guide to bus bike racks: <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www2.actransit.org/pdf/UserGuides_bikebrochure.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www2.actransit.org/pdf/UserGuides"><U><U>http://www2.actransit.org/pdf/UserGuides_bikebrochure.pdf</U></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <U>Additional Information and Web links</U></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://bicycling.511.org/transit.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://bicycling.511.org/transit.htm"><U><U>http://bicycling.511.org/transit.htm</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >       511.org website link to their section on bikes on transit. Very complete listing of Bay Area transit providers and links to how to use information.</FONT></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>