San Francisco cyclists push to allow bikes on Muni trains

San Francisco bike advocates are calling on Muni to find ways to allow bicycles on its trains. 

As Rachel Swan explains in the San Francisco Chronicle, "Many of the trains are too narrow and crowded to fit bicycles, including tot bikes or small beaters. The agency’s platform design presents additional challenges. At some stops, people have to climb stairs to board, which is difficult for someone lugging a heavy two-wheeler."

Transit and bike advocates say making bike-to-Muni transfers possible would "open the city up" to more people and give Muni riders a last-mile solution. 

Swan points out that Muni doesn't have the funds to buy a new fleet that can accommodate bike racks. But some activists say the agency could still work to accommodate bikes, perhaps on off-peak hours, without overhauling its infrastructure.