Cyclists Become Priority On Caltrain

Cyclist will be able to board first onto the bike cars of Caltrain begining on March 11, 2019.
Photo credit Caltrain Bikes/Twitter

Cyclists were the first passengers allowed to enter Caltrain's cars designated for bike riders in a new program that began on Monday. 

The Bikes Board First campaign aims to speed up the boarding process.

During a pilot program last year, letting cyclists on before other riders shaved more than a minute from boarding time at train stations. 

ALERT: Beginning Monday, March 11 cyclists will board bike cars first at ALL #Caltrain stations. Non-cyclists should use non-bike cars or wait for cyclists to board. @sfbc @bikesv pic.twitter.com/VhLT1Dw2gZ

— Caltrain Bikes (@CaltrainBikes) March 5, 2019

Caltrain officials will be at some stations during peak hours to make travelers aware of the policy. 

"Riders without bikes are encouraged to board non-bike cars," Caltrain tweeted.