C-Sig Training Series
Taking your bike where you
can�t ride it: stairs, escalators, and public transportation
Stairs
� To clear stairs easily, angle your bike parallel to them: up in front going upstairs, down in front going downstairs
� �To avoid tripping over your pedals, position them so they�ll angle up on your side of the bike (pedals forward for upstairs, back for downstairs)
Escalators
� Position pedals so they�ll be up on your side of the bike (back for downstairs, forward for upstairs)
� Position yourself and bike in the center of the escalator.
� Hold left brake (front brake) as soon as front wheel touches moving step. May release brake when front wheel touches ground that�s not moving
� Going down, stand near saddle so you can step forward as you start to descend
� Going up, stand near handlebars so you can step back as you start to ascend
Public transportation
Bikes are permitted on the NYC subway 24 hours a day. To
enter stations, get the attendant�s attention, swipe your MetroCard, turn the
turnstile, and enter through the service gate. Remember you�re an ambassador
for cycling, so be courteous: avoid rush hour if possible, don�t block the
exit, aisles, or seats, and move your bike to allow people to pass.� You can�t ride or straddle your bike while in
the subway system.
Bikes are allowed on Metro North and LIRR with $5 lifetime
pass (available at Grand Central, window #27) except
during rush hours and many holidays (check http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/bikerule.htm
for specifics). Be nice to the conductors as your presence on the train
is at their discretion. There�s a limit of 2 bikes
per car and 8 per train except on special bike trains.
No permit is needed for NJ Transit or Path trains, but bikes are not allowed on peak-period, peak direction trains. On NJ Transit, bikes aren�t allowed on some holidays.