A message in the Zoobomb Forums spells out some new TriMet regulations for bringing bikes on MAX trains that Zoobombers worry could crimp their style.
Handsome Dave writes,
“A TriMet employee hand delivered us one copy of a 3-page letter of new rules this last Sunday…”
Here are key excerpts of the letter (full text here):
1. Only board through train doors displaying the bicycle symbol.
2. Prior to boarding, allow other passengers to exit and enter the train first.
3. Use the designated bicycle areas only, with one bicycle per space. If the train car has a vertical bicycle rack, use these spaces first. If non-bicycle riders are present in the designated bicycle area, politely ask them to move. Do not insist they move and do not attempt to remove or push them from the designated area.
4. No part of a bicycle may block the stairwells or aisles. Bicycles are not allowed in the space at the top of the stairs located at the front door of the train car.
5. Bicycle users must yield priority-seating area to seniors and people with disabilities.
6. Bicycles must be reasonably clean. The District may refuse service to bicycles that are excessively unclean or may require them to be de-boarded.
7. Bicycles are not permitted aboard train cars that are full, or where their presence aboard a train will obstruct access to, from or within the train car, or where they will create a safety risk.
8. The District may require bicyclists to leave a train car when overcrowded or in anticipation of overcrowding due to special events or other causes.
Authorized By: Fred Hansen, General Manager”
I’ve heard from TriMet sources for a long time that existing bike regulations were inadequate and unclear. So it seems to me that they are just remedying that situation. Whether this means they’ll be more strict about Zoobombers specifically remains to be seen.