[*BCM*] Need Help With Logistics

[Ian Westcott]

The commuter rail and red, orange and blue lines do allow bikes,  
however not during peak hours.  If you're planning on commuting  
(which it sounds like you are) be prepared to be asked to leave your  
bike at the platform.  I don't know how strict a policy this is, but  
I do know that it relates directly to crowding, which is a problem on  
a lot of commuter rail lines, especially during peak times.

The MBTA web site has a specific set of commuter rail schedules (in  
PDF format) that show when bikes are and are not allowed on the  
lines.  You can find them by line.

   -Ian Westcott

On Oct 11, 2005, at 1:42 AM, Marq Maru wrote:

> You can take your bike on the commuter rail and all subways except  
> the green line (but not at rush-hour)
> In my experience, I'm fine on the comm rail, but I can never expect  
> to get my whip around on the local trains unless its super early,  
> mid afternoon, or late evening.
> Good luck!
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Hammond"  
> <dabbotthammond at comcast.net>
> To: "'Boston Critical Mass'" <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 12:50 AM
> Subject: [*BCM*] Need Help With Logistics
>
>
>
>> I have a Bridgestone MB-3 and live near Haverhill.  I'm 4 miles  
>> from a
>> commuter rail station.  I need to get to the Attleboro area  
>> frequently (80
>> miles away).
>>
>> What is the Commuter Rail's policy on bikes being allowed on trains?
>>
>> Is it possible to take my bike on the Subway between North Station  
>> and Back
>> Bay?
>>
>> Do any of you know of an over-the-road bike route between North  
>> Station and
>> South Station that is reasonably safe? (I've got front and rear  
>> lights up
>> the wazoo....) I'm quite willing to pedal a few extra miles so as  
>> to avoid
>> unsafe intersections/roadways.
>>
>>
>> Thanks for all your help,
>>
>> Dave Hammond
>>
>>
>>
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