Metra to Charge for Bicycles?

Does anyone here (ATA?) work with Metra or have access to information in their pipeline?

As I loaded my bike on to the train this morning, my conductor said that in the summer, Metra may be floating the idea of charging riders using a bicycle a 'bicycle fee' that would be in addition to the regular fare. He says that since a bicycle and its user effectively take up 3-4 spaces, Metra is looking to recoup the costs.

Is there any truth in this? I'd hate for it to happen, as I use a combo of bike/train to get to work in Glenview. I could do the 15 miles one way in the summer, but would be less likely to do it when it's super cold.

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Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on February 14, 2013 at 7:42am

Hi Ethan,

I sincerely appreciate your looking in to this. Who knows, maybe I had a mean spirited conductor that wanted to yank my chain.

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Permalink Reply by Active Transportation Alliance on February 14, 2013 at 8:07am

You are welcome, Active Trans does care and this would be a big deal. Thank you for asking, we need those questions from the community.

Thanks,

Ethan, Active Trans

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 14, 2013 at 8:53am

Thank you!

Active Transportation Alliance said:

You are welcome, Active Trans does care and this would be a big deal. Thank you for asking, we need those questions from the community.

Thanks,

Ethan, Active Trans