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SFE\The Daily Outrage / Caltrain: Proposal would charge cyclists extra for bike
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Jym Dyer
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Aug 12, 2008 23:49 PDT
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The Daily Outrage
Caltrain: Proposal would charge cyclists extra for bike space
San Francisco Examiner | 11-Aug-2008 | Page 15
WHO: Caltrain
WHAT: The transit agency said its staff will explore the idea of
having bicyclists pay an extra fee to bring their bikes on board
its trains during peak commute times.
WHY THEY'RE DOING IT: Bicyclists must fit the bikes on one car
of each train, which has been causing some riders to complain
about being "bumped" from the trains during heavy commute times.
Caltrain is seeking a solution to that problem.
WHY IT'S A BAD IDEA: Caltrain ridership is at an all-time high
of nearly 40,000 riders per weekday, and the agency will also
discuss in October two fare-increase proposals. As more people
flock to Caltrain to avoid high gas prices, one fee increase
would be enough. An extra penalty for riding a bike is too much.
WHERE TO VENT: The Caltrain board of directors is scheduled to
meet next on Sept. 4. Comments for the board can be e-mailed to
boa-@caltrain.com, sent by fax to (650) 508-6281 or mailed to
1250 San Carlos Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070-1306.
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