November 18, 2013
Caltrain is making it easier for cyclists to store their bikes safely by providing new information online about station locker availability, rates and contact details.
The number of bike lockers at each station is now described on the Caltrain bike locker page of the Caltrain website. The site also has information on the availability of bike racks at each station, links to the administrators in charge of the equipment and important contact information about the program. Previously, the site only offered information on which stations had bike lockers.
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Lockers provide a greater level of protection for bikes that are parked at Caltrain stations for extended periods. These are administered by various agencies —including Caltrain — throughout the rail system.
With Caltrain ridership consistently reaching record numbers, capacity issues are a primary concern for the rail agency. While Caltrain dedicates two cars on each train for bike storage, sometimes there isn’t enough room to carry all cycling passengers.
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By providing an alternative to onboard transportation, the station bike lockers play a crucial tool in helping Caltrain manage capacity on its trains, thereby limiting delays on the system. Currently, Caltrain has 28 stations that offer bike lockers. Millbrae, Redwood City and San Jose Diridon are currently at capacity but space is available at all the other locations listed online.
Lockers managed by Caltrain cost $33 for six months, plus a $25 refundable key deposit. The dimensions of the lockers are 30 inches by 44 inches. Cyclists who wish to rent a bike locker must fill out an application available on Caltrain’s website.