Metra's inconsistency makes me want to drive. I can't be the only one? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:13:00Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for letting me post th…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-16:2211490:Comment:5708702012-07-16T18:32:29.985ZSteven Vancehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/stevevance
<p style="text-align: left;">Thanks for letting me post this on <a href="http://gridchicago.com/2012/metras-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-am-i-the-only-one/" target="_blank">Grid Chicago</a>, Adam. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Thanks for letting me post this on <a href="http://gridchicago.com/2012/metras-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-am-i-the-only-one/" target="_blank">Grid Chicago</a>, Adam. </p> Good question. I would assume…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-16:2211490:Comment:5708172012-07-16T00:31:38.742ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
Good question. I would assume if you explained why you have 2 bikes they should let you on. There was a blackout due to the taste of chicago. Annoying but that's the reason.<br></br>
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<cite>Timothy Hager said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A570023&page=4#2211490Comment570976"><div><p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend…</p>
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Good question. I would assume if you explained why you have 2 bikes they should let you on. There was a blackout due to the taste of chicago. Annoying but that's the reason.<br/>
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<cite>Timothy Hager said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A570023&page=4#2211490Comment570976"><div><p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend and we were both planning on using the metra to get back to Chicago with our bikes today, but apparently it's a blackout day (not sure what for). My friend had to get back to Chicago for work, so he went ahead and I am still here in Lake Geneva with both bikes. I can easily stay here tonight and get a ride to the Harvard station tomorrow assuming that tomorrow isn't another surprise blackout day, but will they let me bring two bikes on?</p>
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</blockquote> It's a blackout for the last…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-15:2211490:Comment:5708082012-07-15T21:22:44.723ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>It's a blackout for the last day of Taste of Chicago today. No blackout tomorrow outside of rush hour.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Timothy Hager said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570976&x=1#2211490Comment570976"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend and we were…</p>
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<p>It's a blackout for the last day of Taste of Chicago today. No blackout tomorrow outside of rush hour.<br/> <br/> <cite>Timothy Hager said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570976&x=1#2211490Comment570976"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend and we were both planning on using the metra to get back to Chicago with our bikes today, but apparently it's a blackout day (not sure what for). My friend had to get back to Chicago for work, so he went ahead and I am still here in Lake Geneva with both bikes. I can easily stay here tonight and get a ride to the Harvard station tomorrow assuming that tomorrow isn't another surprise blackout day, but will they let me bring two bikes on?</p>
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</blockquote> This seems a good thread to a…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-15:2211490:Comment:5709762012-07-15T18:49:16.859ZTimothy Hagerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TimothyHager
<p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend and we were both planning on using the metra to get back to Chicago with our bikes today, but apparently it's a blackout day (not sure what for). My friend had to get back to Chicago for work, so he went ahead and I am still here in Lake Geneva with both bikes. I can easily stay here tonight and get a ride to the Harvard station tomorrow assuming that tomorrow isn't another surprise blackout day, but…</p>
<p>This seems a good thread to ask this question. I just rode to Lake Geneva with a friend and we were both planning on using the metra to get back to Chicago with our bikes today, but apparently it's a blackout day (not sure what for). My friend had to get back to Chicago for work, so he went ahead and I am still here in Lake Geneva with both bikes. I can easily stay here tonight and get a ride to the Harvard station tomorrow assuming that tomorrow isn't another surprise blackout day, but will they let me bring two bikes on?</p> Folding bike = no restriction…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-15:2211490:Comment:5706942012-07-15T12:08:09.702ZMatt M. 18.5KMhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MattM
Folding bike = no restriction. Rode a Dahon Speed TR last weekend and that was SWEEEEEET!
Folding bike = no restriction. Rode a Dahon Speed TR last weekend and that was SWEEEEEET! I've known a lot of people wh…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-15:2211490:Comment:5707762012-07-15T11:27:53.014ZAnne Althttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Anne91
<p>I've known a lot of people who have done that in recent years. Unfortunately it results in a lot of clogged bike racks on nights and weekends. I'm looking forward to having bike share as an option on the downtown end of my trip.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:…</cite></p>
<p>I've known a lot of people who have done that in recent years. Unfortunately it results in a lot of clogged bike racks on nights and weekends. I'm looking forward to having bike share as an option on the downtown end of my trip.<br/> <br/> <cite>bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570676&x=1#2211490Comment570264"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">buy 2 cheap bikes, stash one at either end of your train run. commute with no bike on the train. done and done.</div>
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</blockquote> ditto. I used old Mixte's th…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-14:2211490:Comment:5706762012-07-14T23:11:15.394Zpaulcycleshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/paulcycles
<p>ditto. I used old Mixte's that the thievesknow are less sale-able, esp to their VAN mgr for group thefts.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Adam "Cezar" Jenkins said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570614#2211490Comment570609"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>That's how I do it. Of course the one on the home end isn't cheap, but that's because there i little theft in my…</p>
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<p>ditto. I used old Mixte's that the thievesknow are less sale-able, esp to their VAN mgr for group thefts.<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam "Cezar" Jenkins said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570614#2211490Comment570609"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>That's how I do it. Of course the one on the home end isn't cheap, but that's because there i little theft in my town.</p>
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<p>On the downtown side, I'm eagerly awaiting bike share.</p>
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<p>Of course, my point is the rules being consistent, day by day.<br/> <br/> <cite>bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570263&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment570264"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">buy 2 cheap bikes, stash one at either end of your train run. commute with no bike on the train. done and done.</div>
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</blockquote> No it was the individual Rail…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-14:2211490:Comment:5706142012-07-14T23:08:58.383Zpaulcycleshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/paulcycles
<p>No it was the individual Railroads and their Conductors who had to deal with young DRUNKS and USERS. Bikes didn't fit with a VERY crowded train car nor lines while the rent-a-cop searched for contraband items...</p>
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<p>No it was the individual Railroads and their Conductors who had to deal with young DRUNKS and USERS. Bikes didn't fit with a VERY crowded train car nor lines while the rent-a-cop searched for contraband items...</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?utm_source=Friday+the+13th+email.+oooohhhh&utm_campaign=july+13&utm_medium=email#2211490Comment570192"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I doubt the Taste organizers requested a bike or alcohol ban. </p>
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</blockquote> That's how I do it. Of course…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-07-14:2211490:Comment:5706092012-07-14T20:57:04.265ZAdam "Cezar" Jenkinshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/emperorcezar
<p>That's how I do it. Of course the one on the home end isn't cheap, but that's because there i little theft in my town.</p>
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<p>On the downtown side, I'm eagerly awaiting bike share.</p>
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<p>Of course, my point is the rules being consistent, day by day.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:…</cite></p>
<p>That's how I do it. Of course the one on the home end isn't cheap, but that's because there i little theft in my town.</p>
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<p>On the downtown side, I'm eagerly awaiting bike share.</p>
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<p>Of course, my point is the rules being consistent, day by day.<br/> <br/> <cite>bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/metra-s-inconsistency-makes-me-want-to-drive-i-can-t-be-the-only?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A570263&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment570264"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">buy 2 cheap bikes, stash one at either end of your train run. commute with no bike on the train. done and done.</div>
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<p>re"buy 2 cheap bikes"</p>
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<p>i do think that is a distinct possibility in my near future.</p>
<p>not a way that i would prefer to do things, but may do it.</p>
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<p>i do think that is a distinct possibility in my near future.</p>
<p>not a way that i would prefer to do things, but may do it.</p>
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