{"id":3529,"date":"2012-02-17T18:38:04","date_gmt":"2012-02-17T18:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/offmetro.com\/sf\/?p=3529"},"modified":"2013-07-12T21:35:35","modified_gmt":"2013-07-12T21:35:35","slug":"bike-friendly-public-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ca\/3529\/bike-friendly-public-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike-Friendly Public Transportation in San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your next getaway, consider bringing your bike. These modes of transportation allow bikes on board and generally free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: BART<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Bikes aren&#8217;t allowed on BART during\u00a0peak hours in the Downtown Oakland stations. Regardless of the time of day, bikes aren&#8217;t allowed in the first three cars of the train. See website for specific peak hour restrictions. Gas powered bikes are not allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: Fares depend on routes. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Caltrain<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Bikes must go in one of the two designated bike cars that are always the northern-most cars on the train. The car can carry 48-80 bikes depending on the type of car. Bikes must be marked with their destination and stacked in the order of their exit station.\u00a0Only single-rider, two-wheel bikes are allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: Fare is based on zone and distance of travel. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>:\u00a0Blue and Gold Ferries<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Bikes are allowed at the Captain&#8217;s discretion and are allowed on a first come, first serve basis<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>:\u00a0Fare depends on route and ferry. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Golden Gate Ferries<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Bikes are allowed on a first come, first serve basis. Maximum number of bikes allowed per ferry depends on the boat&#8217;s size. Electric bikes are not allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: Fare depends on route and ferry. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Samtrans<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Each bus has a bike rack that holds two bikes and depending on how full the bus is, two more bikes will be allowed inside. Only single-rider, two-wheel bikes are allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: Fares vary based on route but an all day pass is $6.00 for adults. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode: <\/strong>AC Transit<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Space on the rack is available on a first come, first serve basis. Bikes are only allowed inside bus between midnight and 5:30am if bike racks are full. Only single-rider, two-wheel bikes are allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: $2.10 for adults, $.25 for a transfer. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Amtrak<br \/>\n<strong>Allow Bikes<\/strong>:\u00a0Yes<br \/>\n<strong>Restrictions<\/strong>: Allowed on all Capitol Corridor Trains and on two of the four San Joaquin trains. Must reserve a space on one of the train&#8217;s bike racks when making reservations as there is a limit of bikes per train depending on the route. Only single-rider, two-wheel bikes are allowed.<br \/>\n<strong>Cost<\/strong>: $5-$10 depending on the route\/distance in addition to the cost of your ticket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mode<\/strong>: Muni<strong><br \/>\nAllow Bikes<\/strong>: Yes<strong><br \/>\nRestrictions<\/strong>:\u00a0Historic streetcars, cable cars, and Muni Metro light rail vehicles do not have bike racks. Full size bikes are not allowed on these vehicles. Non-folding bikes are not allowed inside Muni buses. Only single-rider, folding bikes are allowed.<strong><br \/>\nCost<\/strong>: $2 including free transfer. No extra cost to bring a bike.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo: szavo<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When planning your next getaway, consider bringing your bike. These modes of transportation allow bikes on board and generally free of charge. Mode: BART Allow Bikes: Yes Restrictions: Bikes aren&#8217;t allowed on BART during\u00a0peak hours in the Downtown Oakland stations. 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