[*BCM*] Need Help With Logistics

[Marq Maru]

You could always just suck it up and ride the 80 miles.  People will be able 
to bounce quarters off you ass in no time....   ; )


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Westcott" <criticalmass at ianw.org>
To: "Boston Critical Mass" <list at bostoncriticalmass.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [*BCM*] Need Help With Logistics


> 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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