"I was aghast because I love taking Caltrain. At both ends of Caltrain, you've got to get to your final destination. All the spots are not right next to Caltrain, especially down here in Silicon Valley where I live, things are spread out."
"Caltrain wants to ban cargo bikes, oversized bikes and bikes with attachments, including child seats. The transit agency says many of the rules getting pushback aren't actually new. A spokesperson tells ABC7 Eyewitness News they've been in place for a while, they just haven't been enforced since before the pandemic."
"We want to find a solution that works for the largest number of people and is considered fair. We need more space on the trains so that even more bicyclists can take their bikes on Caltrain all the time."
Caltrain planned to restrict certain types of bikes and accessories on trains to free up space as ridership rebounds. The proposed ban would prohibit cargo bikes, oversized bikes, and bikes with attachments including child seats. Commuters and cycling advocates strongly opposed the restrictions, with riders like Tim Oey arguing that bikes are essential for reaching final destinations, especially in spread-out areas like Silicon Valley. Although Caltrain stated these rules existed previously but were unenforced since the pandemic, community pushback prompted the agency to postpone the March 23 implementation date. Caltrain seeks a solution that works for the largest number of people while remaining fair.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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