Metra
Bicycle Policy 2012
For 2012,
bicycles are permitted on all weekday trains arriving in Chicago after
9:30 A.M. and leaving Chicago before
3:00 P.M. and after 7:00 P.M., and on all weekend trains, with the following
exceptions:
- All days during Taste of
Chicago - July 11, 2012 to July 15, 2012
- Lollapalooza - August 3, 2012 to August 5, 2012
- Air & Water Show - August
18, 2012 & August 19, 2012
*As a
reminder, Metra reserves the right to prohibit bicycles if coaches are crowded
or access is impeded, and makes no assurances that space will be available for
bicycles.
1.
Individual cyclists must be at least 16 years old. Riders aged 12 through 15
must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 12 are not permitted.
2. Only
five bicycles per ADA car on each diesel train will be allowed in designated
priority seating areas; two for each equivalent Metra Electric car. For 2011
the following number of bicycles can generally be accommodated per train:
*
All Electric cars are accessible; bike capacity varies by number of cars per
train.
3. Standard
bicycles not exceeding 70 inches in length will be permitted.
Tricycles, tandems, trailers, bulky attachments, training wheels or powered
bicycles are prohibited.
4. There is
no additional charge for bicycles.
5. Train
conductors will make the final decisions regarding the ability to accommodate
bicycles on each train.
All cyclists must follow instructions of Metra train crews
6. Train
crews are not required to assist with boarding bicycles; their primary
responsibilities are for passenger safety and assisting those with disabilities.
7. The
wheelchair lift will not be used to load or unload bicycles.
8. Cyclists
must be considerate and allow all passengers (including those with mobility
devices) to board and alight before carrying their bicycles on or off the train.
9. Cyclists
may be required to leave the train if ADA space is needed for boarding
passengers with disabilities. If cyclists are required to detrain prior to
destination, passengers who purchased a cash fare from the conductor will be
given a refund by that conductor. Passengers riding on One-Way or 10-Ride
tickets will have their ticket returned with the following notation "Good
for One Additional Ride."
10.
Bicycles cannot block aisles or impede passenger movement. Cyclists must stay
in the vicinity of their bicycles at all times.
11.
In case of evacuation, bikes will be left on the train, clear of aisles
and doors.
12. Metra
makes no assurances that space will be available for bicycles on designated
bike trains (including late-hour trains). Cyclists will be accommodated on a
first-come, first-served basis.
13.
Bicycles are permitted on all weekday trains arriving in Chicago after
9:30 a.m. and leaving Chicago before
3 p.m. and after 7 p.m., and on all weekend trains.
14.
Bicycles must be kept clean and free of dirt and grease while aboard Metra
trains.
Bicycles that present a hazard to other customers or Metra facilities are
prohibited.
15.
Bicycles must be secured to the lower rail of folding seats in the priority
seating area with long bungee cords (approximately 36
inches recommended) or other devices supplied by the cyclist which
adequately secure the bicycle.
16. Folding
bicycles in protective covers are permitted on all trains at all times but
should not block train aisles or doorways.