I heard back from the LAB. At the moment this is not one of their
critical priorities, and Walter believes with the recent election
results, we may have lost an opportunity to obtain more funding for
train/bike solutions...so be it. Transportation Alternatives, an
advocacy group in NYC is beginnin
I watched someone else lift his bike yesterday using that same
technique, so I tried it this morning and it worked like a charm.
Much better'n two hands on the top tube.
On Nov 3, 9:45 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote:
> After much experimentation with MY commuter-loaded Bleriot multi-
> moding it out to my
On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM, Kelly wrote:
> I've had several great experiances traveling in Missouri via Amtrak
> with roll on service. My problem is even a boxed type ride is
> expensive. By the time they treat each of my panniers as a seperate
> bag, and the bike addition and the ticket, I
Thanks, Erik... that seems to be the trend with Amtrak "We'll
accommodate bikes insofar as it doesn't require any special provision
on our part". Maybe Amtrak will at least change the name of the train
to the "Downer"...
Side note: I sent an email to Walter Finch at the League of American
Bi
After much experimentation with MY commuter-loaded Bleriot multi-
moding it out to my last contract job on the PDX Tri-Met MAX light
rail (current contract job is EZ ride :-) ), I decided it is all in
how you pick it up! Grab the front fork and the seat tube, and lift
it up that way. For the reco
Amtrak's lack of progressive thinking, and inability to accommodate
potential allies in alternative transportation, has frustrated me, as
well. As a side-note to Bobbie B's comment about the Portland to
Boston line (Downeaster)...I live on that line, and unfortunately they
only let bikes board at
I've had several great experiances traveling in Missouri via Amtrak
with roll on service. My problem is even a boxed type ride is
expensive. By the time they treat each of my panniers as a seperate
bag, and the bike addition and the ticket, I'm cheaper to fly.
Kelly
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I believe the OP was talking about the northeast corridor. Hearing
about opportunities on the west coast, just leaves the rest of us
wondering why not us too. For almost decade, my daughter lived in DC
and traveled home to VT regularly. Unfortunately, she could not bring
her bike - boxed or rol
I've been able to ride Metrolink few times the last couple of years,
and have always had a very good experience.
Bungies are a must, and be ready to hop of the train fast!
On Nov 3, 1:40 pm, doug peterson wrote:
> In Southern California, the AMTRAK Surfliner allows 3 bikes per car,
> but no rese
Yeah, but then as you're pedaling you'd be missing the ride of your
Bleriot, right?
On Nov 3, 5:29 pm, kevin lindsey wrote:
> On the very positive side is the Valley Transportation Authority
> (VTA), the light rail service here in Silicon Valley. I take it every
> morning; racks are almost alway
On the very positive side is the Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA), the light rail service here in Silicon Valley. I take it every
morning; racks are almost always available and, if not, I'm free to
stand with my bike so long as I don't block the aisles. The trains
linger at the stations long
In Southern California, the AMTRAK Surfliner allows 3 bikes per car,
but no reservations. The bikes hang by one wheel from hooks. This
can be inconvenient when loaded down as the area is near a door. If
all the cars are full, they've allowed me to put my bike in the
baggage car but this is at th
These are all GREAT stories and ideas... keep em coming, folks...
Thanks!
Anne, what you did is exactly what I'd love to do virtually anywhere
in the US... To board a train to take me to a starting point of my
choosing, then to ride to another destination, then complete the trip
by train.. To me t
Jim:
For all those with folding bikes, S&S coupled bikes or who live near a
train hub with baggage service, life is good. But I have none of
these options, and neither do most people living along train routes.
And to be fair I did consider the box option. When planning my
Washington trip I even
Seth, I agree they have some physical limitations with their current
trains, but so do NJ Transit and SEPTA, yet NJT and SEPTA have figured
a way to make it work with what they have. Amtrak, by comparison has
made only token changes to accommodate bikes and has established a
smattering of trains wi
I've got three major experiences: BART, Amtrak California, and Amtrak
-BART allows bicycles to roll on but only during non-commute hours,
which is great for one-time trips or if you're lucky enough to have a
flexible commuting schedule but sucks if you actually want to do a
multi-modal commute (es
I agree that roll-on bike service would be great, but I have found
Amtrak to be a wonderful way to travel with a bicycle. If you are
traveling between two stations that offer luggage service, then simply
use one of the Amtrak bike boxes. It's not ideal, but it's not as bad
as people often imagine i
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