Tue 6 Jan 2009
Metro-North Bike Hooks At Work
Posted by TJ under Bike Rack, Bike to Work
Here is the on-train bike hook Metro-North is testing at Grand Central these days.
I must say, I simply love the 10-speed in the photo. What’s that, the Schwinn Junior Varsity?
Writes Metro-North:
The railroad is seeking feedback from the cycling community on the hooks – their ease of use, placement, etc. Metro-North has established an e-mail address to which people can send comments about the bike mount: surveys@mnr.org. The intent is to increase safety, convenience and sustainable mobility for all customers.
“Metro-North has always been bicycle-friendly, with certain weekend trains designated to serve popular cycling destinations and in supporting numerous bike rallies and special events by providing extra, bicycle-only cars,” said Metro-North President Howard Permut. “This pilot is a natural extension or our effort to promote sustainable mobility within our region.”
If the pilot is successful, Metro-North will determine next steps on the M-8s with ConnDOT and on the M-7s with Long Island Rail Road, which has a large fleet of M-7s.
January 7th, 2009 at 10:45 am
This looks like a fantasic retrofit for a crowded train and would seem to work for fitness cyclists. But when I take the commuter rails I’m usually off for a long weekend of touring and have panniers, or I have my town bike which has a basket on the front for my purse and shopping bags. Any solution that doesn’t require me to unpack my bike and repack would work better for me and all the poor passengers who have to wait the extra time it would take for me to get off the train. I think I’m in the minority though, so kudos to MTA for working on this.
January 8th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Bikers–did you know that you can record your bike trips at http://www.nuride.com? If you do, you can earn points for every trip that can be redeemed for great rewards from local and national sponsors.
NuRide is a free commuter rewards program that rewards commuters who drive less frequently. So if you are a working professional or college student who carpools, vanpools, walks, bikes, telecommutes or takes mass transit you can join and start earning rewards today!
January 8th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
“What’s that, the Schwinn Junior Varsity?”
Indeed Not! That’s my 1974 Vita-Sprint by St. Etienne, pulled out of retirement in the basement just for this photo.
April 5th, 2010 at 6:20 am
I inherited a Vita Sprint from my father. I would love to restore this bike. I used to ride it when I was younger, Do you know what current parts will work for this bike or where i can find parts for it?