Metro to Replace Hundreds of Bike Racks (ah…and another chance for ~S~ to speak her mind)
May 18th - 7:57am
Adrienne Mitchell, WTOP Radio

WASHINGTON - Metro plans to replace hundreds of bike racks outside rail stations with new, U-shaped ones. (and this is important news because…….)

"At some stations people weren't even using the older racks," says Metro spokeswoman Candace Smith. "They were opting to lock their bikes to trees, to light poles, because the old racks were missing pieces or they had a loose installation, or sometimes they were even just stripped down." (that’s a personal option – putting U-shaped racks up isn’t going to stop people from tying their bikes to trees)

The new racks will be more efficient. (how so?)

"The new U-racks also allow you to get nearly twice the capacity of the old racks." (and there are just sooooo many bike riders, my suggestion – plant more trees and install more lights - its too dark as it is in most stations and their parking lots.)

Smith says Metro is also hoping bike riders turn out for Bike to Work Day Friday. (I will start polishing my bike off)

No bikes are allowed on Metro trains between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. or between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., but they are allowed on Metro buses anytime. (oy – why take the bus if you are riding your bike in the first place? Are you freakin lazy?)

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I would just like to thank WTOP and WMTA for enlightening me with pointless CHRO’ information. I know it is imperative that we know about the new bike racks because we all ride our bikes to the metro station and apparently to the bus stops as well all the time. What would be really nice is if they would add PARKING SPACES so people could park a car and not be faced with full lots on a daily basis. Who gives a FACK about bike racks????