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Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said repeat offenders could face stricter penalties.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgrtw00283b7h6xabx1u5@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“It’s not that there’s a rampant problem,” Gillis said. “We don’t have a serious crime issue on our trains, but this does give us a tool in our workbox to combat behavior when it does come up.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgrv100293b7h1ngvhxxk@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Metra’s board of directors shared several examples of prohibited behavior, including:</strong><br />-Verbally or physically threatening the safety of another person/others<br />-Causing or attempting to cause physical harm to another person/others<br />-Pushing or attempting to push another person/others<br />-Hitting, kicking or attempting to hit or kick another person/others<br />-Attacking or threatening to attack another person/others with a weapon. This includes, but is not limited to, waving weapons or pointing a gun at another person/others (regardless of whether the gun is loaded)<br />-Throwing or attempting to throw things at another person/others<br />-Spitting on or attempting to spit on another person/others<br />-Sexually assaulting or attempting to sexually assault another person or persons<br />-Engaging in acts of public indecency', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgrwg002a3b7hiuc2c9y4@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The code of conduct was approved thanks to a new Illinois law, which allows Metra and other transit agencies to take action against riders who engage in threatening or violent conduct.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgtyr002k3b7haonlibts@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'In addition to the new code of conduct, Metra will also be making more room for bikes and scooters starting in February.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgubl002l3b7hathv1ud0@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'The policy to allow Metra riders to bring bikes on all trains goes back to 2020. Metra officials said the then-temporary policy resulted in a record 260,000 riders bringing bicycles and electronic scooters on trains in 2023.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgucx002m3b7hwz9o0v4m@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'In response to the growing number of cyclists who ride trains — and to avoid any concerns related to the Americans with Disabilities Act — Metra will install new bike racks on all trains, which are also capable of storing electronic scooters.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlguei002n3b7hk2dzr2dy@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'That said, if space is needed for more passengers, officials said riders with bikes or scooters may be asked to make room.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlgufm002o3b7hyt5ccmkq@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Gas-powered machines will remain prohibited under the policy.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlguhe002p3b7h04bhbl9h@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.audacy.com/podcast/looped-in-chicago-f63fb">Listen to our new podcast Looped In: Chicago<br /></a><a href="https://www.audacy.com/stations/wbbm780">Listen to WBBM Newsradio now on Audacy!<br /></a><a href="https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/sign-up-for-news-updates">Sign up and follow WBBM Newsradio<br /></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/WBBMNewsradio">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/WBBMNewsradio">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wbbmnewsradio/">Instagram</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/clrjlguib002q3b7h6rq95un5@published'}], 'feedImg': {'data': {'alt': 'Metra riders wait to board a train in Chicago', 'url': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages1424046935-6a89540b-80c6-4e55-bf0c-caaf5bc3c51e.jpg', 'width': 6000, 'credit': 'Scott Olson/Getty Images', 'height': 4000, 'mimeType': 'image/jpeg', 'sizeInBytes': '2340611', 'componentVariation': 'feed-image'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/feed-image/instances/clrjk93td000b01lf1szw6rbt@published'}, 'sources': [], '_version': 24, 'featured': False, 'headline': 'Metra riders subject to new code of conduct starting in February', 'msnTitle': 'Metra riders subject to new code of conduct starting in February', 'textTags': [], 'pageTitle': 'Metra riders will soon be subject to new code of conduct', 'sideShare': {'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/share/instances/clrjk93td000c01lfmv1pxfew@published'}, 'feedImgUrl': 'https://images.radio.com/aiu-media/GettyImages1424046935-6a89540b-80c6-4e55-bf0c-caaf5bc3c51e.jpg', 'feedLayout': 'small', 'showSocial': True, 'stationURL': 'https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780', 'breadcrumbs': [{'hidden': False, 'text': 'WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wbbm780'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'News', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news'}, {'hidden': False, 'text': 'Local', 'isLastVisibleDivider': True, 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local'}, {'hidden': True, 'text': 'Metra riders subject to new code of conduct starting in February', 'url': '//www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/metra-riders-will-soon-be-subject-to-new-code-of-conduct'}], 'contentType': 'article', 'seoHeadline': 'Metra riders will soon be subject to new code of conduct', 'stationName': 'WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM', 'stationSlug': 'wbbm780', 'dateModified': '2024-01-19T14:13:39.861Z', 'featuredNews': True, 'sectionFront': 'news', 'fullWidthLead': False, 'shortHeadline': 'Metra riders subject to new code of conduct starting in February', 'syndicatedUrl': None, 'unityPageType': 'article', 'editorialFeeds': None, 'featuredSports': False, 'msnTitleLength': 64, 'seoDescription': 'Starting in February, Metra riders who violate new rules could be banned from Metra trains, the transit agency’s board of directors announced Wednesday. 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