Do you want increased access for Bikes on BART?
Target:
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Sponsored by:
We believe that bicycles are becoming a greater portion of public transportation participants, and as such, deserve increased access to public transportation. As the price of gasoline raises, businessmen and soccer moms alike are leaving their automobiles in the garage in favor of a more cost-efficient, smog-reducing, and healthy mode of transportation. Part of this transition includes bicycles and part of it includes public transportation - and we believe they can co-exist.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
- accessible to all bikes (not simply folding ones),
- accessible during all operating hours,
- permitted in all stations.
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
We believe that bicycles are becoming a greater portion of public transportation participants, and as such, deserve increased access to public transportation. As the price of gasoline raises, businessmen and soccer moms alike are leaving their automobiles in the garage in favor of a more cost-efficient, smog-reducing, and healthy mode of transportation. Part of this transition includes bicycles and part of it includes public transportation - and we believe they can co-exist.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
- accessible to all bikes (not simply folding ones),
- accessible during all operating hours,
- permitted in all stations.
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
We believe that bicycles are becoming a greater portion of public transportation participants, and as such, deserve increased access to public transportation. As the price of gasoline raises, businessmen and soccer moms alike are leaving their automobiles in the garage in favor of a more cost-efficient, smog-reducing, and healthy mode of transportation. Part of this transition includes bicycles and part of it includes public transportation - and we believe they can co-exist.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
Thank you for considering the voice of the public.
Increased overall community health and wellness, reduced pollution, and money savings could go a long way towards BART's own public image. BART could follow, by example, international cities like Paris and Amsterdam, that leverage the bike commuting population's support to expand its system. Even national cities like Portland and Pittsburgh are already following suit, with the idea of stimulating public support during environmental campaigns. Children and adults alike would benefit from greater independence and access to new destinations within the Bay Area, benefiting the smaller businesses that make up the cultural communities that the Bay Area is known for. BART stations would become strong hubs of these communities.
We ask BART to mark one car on every train as "bike-friendly":
- accessible to all bikes (not simply folding ones),
- accessible during all operating hours,
- permitted in all stations.
Such a car could be modified to fit more bicycles, without obstructing paths of travel, and have standing sections for cyclists dismounting the train at their departure.
We believe BART can be part of the solution by increasing access for Bikes on BART.
Thank you for considering the voice of the public.
We signed the "Do you want increased access for Bikes on BART?" petition!
# 617:
1:03 pm PDT, Mar 14,
Linnea Nasman, California
# 616:
12:53 pm PST, Feb 17,
Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
# 615:
6:36 pm PST, Feb 13,
Vincent Tamer, California
a bike car would be the best thing that ever happened to me! i've been given the choice to wake up at the crack of dawn just so i can ride my bike from class to class around sf (im an aau student) or leave at a "normal" time and endure riding on the cramped and stuffy aau shuttles to get around! please make a bike friendly car!
a bike car would be the best thing that ever happened to me! i've been given the choice to wake up at the crack of dawn just so i can ride my bike from class to class around sf (im an aau student) or leave at a "normal" time and endure riding on the cramped and stuffy aau shuttles to get around! please make a bike friendly car!
# 614:
3:33 pm PST, Jan 29,
Name not displayed, California
# 613:
2:09 pm PST, Jan 17,
Julia Tawyea', Pennsylvania
# 612:
7:16 pm PST, Dec 29,
Garth Rosengren, California
# 611:
10:13 am PST, Dec 14,
Ashley .............., Costa Rica
# 610:
12:56 am PST, Dec 8,
Al Messinger, California
# 609:
11:43 am PST, Dec 4,
Marie Macaspac, California
# 608:
6:18 pm PST, Dec 3,
Courtney Patubo, California
I got rid of my car and got a bike to help the environment and reduce traffic, but I can't bring it on BART for my commute? The restrictions that BART puts on us bicyclists just discourages good practices.
I got rid of my car and got a bike to help the environment and reduce traffic, but I can't bring it on BART for my commute? The restrictions that BART puts on us bicyclists just discourages good practices.
# 607:
1:01 pm PST, Dec 2,
William Oldham, California
If this results in actual increased cost, then the bicyclists should bear that cost. A separate bike gate could charge a different fare.
If this results in actual increased cost, then the bicyclists should bear that cost. A separate bike gate could charge a different fare.
# 606:
11:36 am PST, Dec 2,
Name not displayed, California
I personally use the BART for combined commuting, where I bring my bike too. This gives me amazing flexibility, there is almost nowhere I cannot go. Anything that improves or increases this access would be greatly appreciated!
I personally use the BART for combined commuting, where I bring my bike too. This gives me amazing flexibility, there is almost nowhere I cannot go. Anything that improves or increases this access would be greatly appreciated!
# 605:
10:06 am PST, Dec 2,
Mike McCormack, California
BART would do well to think about the entire commute system. When someone takes BART, they have two ends to deal with, one is usually drive and the other walk. If bikes were allowed to be on the train, I am convinced you would see far more people bike to BART because they can get easily to their destinations rather then walking or other public transportatin. BART also needs to redesign their cars to promote better usage by bikers during peak hours, as well as during non-peak hours.
BART would do well to think about the entire commute system. When someone takes BART, they have two ends to deal with, one is usually drive and the other walk. If bikes were allowed to be on the train, I am convinced you would see far more people bike to BART because they can get easily to their destinations rather then walking or other public transportatin. BART also needs to redesign their cars to promote better usage by bikers during peak hours, as well as during non-peak hours.
# 604:
9:44 am PST, Dec 2,
Jack Lin, California
echo #588 (Jessica Watkins) who says we need a bike-friendly car on each train during rush hour. BART's killing itself by not allowing bike users on.
echo #588 (Jessica Watkins) who says we need a bike-friendly car on each train during rush hour. BART's killing itself by not allowing bike users on.
# 603:
9:36 am PST, Dec 2,
Jason Hopkins, California
Being able to bring a bike on BART during the morning commute on SF-bound trains would make BART a more attractive commuting option.
Being able to bring a bike on BART during the morning commute on SF-bound trains would make BART a more attractive commuting option.
# 602:
5:15 am PST, Dec 2,
John Conkell, California
# 601:
4:07 am PST, Dec 2,
Stephen Jayanathan, California
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 600:
10:05 pm PST, Dec 1,
Kristen Ray, California
I tried BARTing into the city for my job, but using my bike was incredibly difficult, especially in the afternoon/evening. It's impossible to get back on the train in the evening with a bike.
I tried BARTing into the city for my job, but using my bike was incredibly difficult, especially in the afternoon/evening. It's impossible to get back on the train in the evening with a bike.
# 599:
7:54 pm PST, Dec 1,
Paul E Bailey, California
Allowances for bicycle commuters is compulsive for a mass transit system to be a "system". Unless BART will bring the track to my block, my family, my neighbors must drive (or skateboard) to the station. Limiting cyclists' access to trains is unresponsive to the economic and ecologic times.
Allowances for bicycle commuters is compulsive for a mass transit system to be a "system". Unless BART will bring the track to my block, my family, my neighbors must drive (or skateboard) to the station. Limiting cyclists' access to trains is unresponsive to the economic and ecologic times.
# 598:
7:35 pm PST, Dec 1,
He Chong, California
If the goal of public transportation is to reduce the number of people traveling by car, isn't it counterintuitive to forbid a substantial portion of commuters from using trains at peak hours? These people aren't going to just leave their bikes at home. They're going to find another way to get to work or school - like a car.
If the goal of public transportation is to reduce the number of people traveling by car, isn't it counterintuitive to forbid a substantial portion of commuters from using trains at peak hours? These people aren't going to just leave their bikes at home. They're going to find another way to get to work or school - like a car.
# 597:
6:51 pm PST, Dec 1,
Bob Blatner, California
I limit the trips I take on Bart because of the lack of space. I'd ride considerably more if it was easier.
I limit the trips I take on Bart because of the lack of space. I'd ride considerably more if it was easier.
# 596:
6:32 pm PST, Dec 1,
James Nape, California
This is a very important issue for a growing poplulation of bicycle commuters. Please take the time to review the petition and understand it's value to the Bay Area population.
This is a very important issue for a growing poplulation of bicycle commuters. Please take the time to review the petition and understand it's value to the Bay Area population.
# 595:
5:52 pm PST, Dec 1,
Chester Yeung, California
If BART were at least as bike-friendly as Caltrain (which isn't all that bike-friendly), I would ride BART a great deal more. And I know many people for whom BART would be a viable commuting option if bikes were more reasonably accommodated, thereby eliminating the "last mile" obstacle. BART can never be expanded enough to reach most people, but it can virtually expand by making it easier for folks to bike to/from stations.
If BART were at least as bike-friendly as Caltrain (which isn't all that bike-friendly), I would ride BART a great deal more. And I know many people for whom BART would be a viable commuting option if bikes were more reasonably accommodated, thereby eliminating the "last mile" obstacle. BART can never be expanded enough to reach most people, but it can virtually expand by making it easier for folks to bike to/from stations.
# 594:
4:55 pm PST, Dec 1,
MICHAEL UDKOW, California
We all know the benefits from allowing bikes on BART. Are there really any significant down sides to doing so?
We all know the benefits from allowing bikes on BART. Are there really any significant down sides to doing so?
# 593:
4:43 pm PST, Dec 1,
Matthew McElroy, California
Rush hour limitations for bikes make it much harder for East Bay to San Fran commuters.
Rush hour limitations for bikes make it much harder for East Bay to San Fran commuters.
# 592:
3:51 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, California
# 591:
3:36 pm PST, Dec 1,
Gabe Westheimer, California
# 590:
3:31 pm PST, Dec 1,
Tyler McNish, California
# 589:
3:12 pm PST, Dec 1,
Nick Bojda, California
# 588:
3:08 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jessica Watkins, California
The problem during peak hours is that there could be plenty of room inside of the car, yet the majority of the people crowd the entryways to the cars, leaving no room for bicycles. This would be remedied with an adequately designed car designated for cyclists. Even during off-peak hours, it is frustrating for all passengers - not just bicyclists - to have multiple bicycles crammed in the small space near the doorways.
The problem during peak hours is that there could be plenty of room inside of the car, yet the majority of the people crowd the entryways to the cars, leaving no room for bicycles. This would be remedied with an adequately designed car designated for cyclists. Even during off-peak hours, it is frustrating for all passengers - not just bicyclists - to have multiple bicycles crammed in the small space near the doorways.
# 587:
3:05 pm PST, Dec 1,
James Rosberg, California
Please allow bikes on BART during commuting hours. I would ride my bike more and drive less.
Please allow bikes on BART during commuting hours. I would ride my bike more and drive less.
# 586:
3:04 pm PST, Dec 1,
Brendan Darrow, California
I use BART on a daily basis to get to and from Oakland, and increasing bike access, especially during high-traffic hours, would go a long way to improving BART's bike friendliness. as it stands, i generally leave my bike behind in berkeley and hoof it for 10 blocks in Oakland.
I use BART on a daily basis to get to and from Oakland, and increasing bike access, especially during high-traffic hours, would go a long way to improving BART's bike friendliness. as it stands, i generally leave my bike behind in berkeley and hoof it for 10 blocks in Oakland.
# 585:
3:03 pm PST, Dec 1,
John Gibb, California
Please consider increasing the times, cars and space that bikes are allowed on BART
Please consider increasing the times, cars and space that bikes are allowed on BART
# 584:
2:58 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jason McCartney, California
The test BART car with more room for bikes is great and this program should be expanded.
The test BART car with more room for bikes is great and this program should be expanded.
# 583:
2:57 pm PST, Dec 1,
Nathan Shaffer, California
A public transit system's compatibility with cycling is extremely important. People choose which city to make their home based on bicycle infrastructure and access.
A public transit system's compatibility with cycling is extremely important. People choose which city to make their home based on bicycle infrastructure and access.
# 582:
2:57 pm PST, Dec 1,
Paule Bates, California
# 581:
2:54 pm PST, Dec 1,
Ben Stern, California
I believe that bikes are a big part of the solutions towards reducing negative environmental impact and resource sensibility. It sure would be great to lift the rush hour restrictions!
I believe that bikes are a big part of the solutions towards reducing negative environmental impact and resource sensibility. It sure would be great to lift the rush hour restrictions!
# 580:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 1,
Nicole Adelstein, California
I have been kicked off an empty train multiple times due to the regulated no-bike hours. It is very discouraging. Please try to make BART more bike friendly.
I have been kicked off an empty train multiple times due to the regulated no-bike hours. It is very discouraging. Please try to make BART more bike friendly.
# 579:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jacob Seigel-Boettner, California
# 578:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, California
# 577:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 1,
Name not displayed, California
BART should help bikes as much as possible.
BART should help bikes as much as possible.
# 576:
2:49 pm PST, Dec 1,
Jared Hudson, California
# 575:
2:15 pm PST, Dec 1,
Scott Seery, California
I have been so frustrated by the bike moratorium on BART at precisely the times I need to use the system. I live in Pleasanton, and work in Alameda. I want to ride the train to the Castro Valley station with my bike. I would then ride the bike to my office from there. At the end of the day, it would be the reverse. That very short (one stop) BART ride would save me ~1+ hour of biking time, ~15 miles, and two long hill climbs. But even though there are gobs of room on the train in the morning, as it's the end of the line after all, I can't take my bike until so late in the morning (8:30?) that I would be hours late for my work. This is bass-ackwards thinking, my dear BART. Some would call it idiotic. My solution? I drive my car every single day. That's not too green, is it? Loosen up the bike restrictions so we can all do our parts to get out of our cars and on to mass transit.
I have been so frustrated by the bike moratorium on BART at precisely the times I need to use the system. I live in Pleasanton, and work in Alameda. I want to ride the train to the Castro Valley station with my bike. I would then ride the bike to my office from there. At the end of the day, it would be the reverse. That very short (one stop) BART ride would save me ~1+ hour of biking time, ~15 miles, and two long hill climbs. But even though there are gobs of room on the train in the morning, as it's the end of the line after all, I can't take my bike until so late in the morning (8:30?) that I would be hours late for my work. This is bass-ackwards thinking, my dear BART. Some would call it idiotic. My solution? I drive my car every single day. That's not too green, is it? Loosen up the bike restrictions so we can all do our parts to get out of our cars and on to mass transit.
# 574:
9:31 pm PST, Nov 23,
Chum R, Canada
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-and-better-bike-lanes
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/more-and-better-bike-lanes
# 573:
1:14 pm PST, Nov 18,
Andrew McDade, California
# 572:
5:23 pm PST, Nov 9,
Name not displayed, California
# 571:
5:42 pm PST, Nov 2,
Mark Cutone, California
More people will use BART if bike access is increased. Limitations on bike access force people back to their cars!
More people will use BART if bike access is increased. Limitations on bike access force people back to their cars!
# 570:
11:12 am PDT, Nov 1,
Jon Capasso, California
This is a no brainer. If BART commits to being more accommodating to bicycles on the trains, more people would strongly consider biking instead of driving their cars, because they would know they could rely on being able to board a train with their bike. It's time to provide as many public transportation options as possible. BART should be a LEADER in this, just as ALL public transit services in the SF Bay Area should be leading on this issue. Just do it!
This is a no brainer. If BART commits to being more accommodating to bicycles on the trains, more people would strongly consider biking instead of driving their cars, because they would know they could rely on being able to board a train with their bike. It's time to provide as many public transportation options as possible. BART should be a LEADER in this, just as ALL public transit services in the SF Bay Area should be leading on this issue. Just do it!
# 569:
1:25 am PDT, Nov 1,
Timothy Sheiring, California
# 568:
6:32 pm PDT, Oct 31,
Name not displayed, California
# 567:
3:18 pm PDT, Oct 31,
Jenny Klug, California
please consider adding additional bike space on bart, especially during peak hours.
please consider adding additional bike space on bart, especially during peak hours.
# 566:
8:51 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Allyson Moulton, California
# 565:
6:38 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Emma Sherwood-Forbes, California
In addition, this would increase options for transbay commuters who do not live or work near a BART station!
In addition, this would increase options for transbay commuters who do not live or work near a BART station!
# 564:
3:12 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Devlin Donnelly, California
Help us Spare the Air! What a sustainable and fast way to get around the bay area. Bikes and BART! Huzzah!
Help us Spare the Air! What a sustainable and fast way to get around the bay area. Bikes and BART! Huzzah!
# 563:
1:02 pm PDT, Oct 30,
Nikolas Vokhshoori, California
I find it very difficult to bring my bike onto BART. When I have it with me, it is a challenge and juggle moving my bike around when people are getting on and off the BART.
I find it very difficult to bring my bike onto BART. When I have it with me, it is a challenge and juggle moving my bike around when people are getting on and off the BART.
# 562:
11:15 am PDT, Oct 30,
Kevin Zupancic, California
Access to San Francisco should be given to all. Its good for the environment, good for people's health, and good for our economy. peace
Access to San Francisco should be given to all. Its good for the environment, good for people's health, and good for our economy. peace
# 561:
10:32 am PDT, Oct 30,
Chris Willmore, California
BART needs to have 24 hour bike access. Life would become 100% easier!
BART needs to have 24 hour bike access. Life would become 100% easier!
# 560:
9:33 am PDT, Oct 30,
Name not displayed, California
# 559:
10:14 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Julia Capasso, California
As a person with several friends and family members who use BART regularly, and as a Caltrain user myself, I think that increasing accessibility for bikers taking public transportation is really important to achieving a significant reduction in vehicle use. The increase in ridership that would surely follow would only benefit BART.
As a person with several friends and family members who use BART regularly, and as a Caltrain user myself, I think that increasing accessibility for bikers taking public transportation is really important to achieving a significant reduction in vehicle use. The increase in ridership that would surely follow would only benefit BART.
# 558:
9:21 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Jessica Snyder, California
# 557:
7:59 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Kenny Suleimanagich, California
For the win!
For the win!
# 556:
7:43 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Emily Henderson, Massachusetts
When I am in the Bay Area it is important for me to be able to take my bike on board BART.
When I am in the Bay Area it is important for me to be able to take my bike on board BART.
# 555:
6:33 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Patrick Libby, California
# 554:
6:01 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Jennifer Louie, California
# 553:
4:34 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Name not displayed, California
# 552:
3:47 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Daniel Sherizen, California
# 551:
3:43 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Joseph Hutton, California
