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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

KamaAina

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3. Speaking of wheelchair access,

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Reply #2)

Tue Oct 29, 2013, 10:47 PM

Oct 2013

some chair users report that the addition of bikes makes it even more difficult for them to get on and off the crowded rush hour trains.

The news on the new car designs isn't good, either. Poles right in front of the doors, and chair "seating" areas at only one far end of each car.

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BART Permanently Lifts Rush Hour Bike Ban [View all] marmar Oct 2013 OP

Progress! Recommend! nt babylonsister Oct 2013 #1

BART added bike spaces on many cars Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #2

Speaking of wheelchair access, KamaAina Oct 2013 #3

The new designs stink Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #4

Bikes are officially not allowed on crowded cars KamaAina Oct 2013 #5