Metrolink to Offer Bicyclists Free Rides May 16

Moorpark residents who use their bike as part of their Metrolink commute can ride for free on Bike to Work Day, May 16.

Metrolink is offering free train rides to commuters who bring their bicycles on board. 

Bicyclists can transfer for free to Metro Rail and buses ( metro.net), as well as buses operated by 10 other transit agencies: 

• Culver CityBus
• Glendale Beeline
• LADOT
• Long Beach Transit
• Montebello Bus Lines
• Norwalk Transit
• Pasadena ARTS
• Santa Clarita Transit
• Torrance Transit
• Big Blue Bus (must use coupon from bigbluebus.com) 

"Metrolink is pleased to work with transit agencies across Southern California to support the bicycle community on Bike to Work Day," said Metrolink CEO Michael DePallo. "It's a great opportunity for us to promote driving alternatives and highlight the many regional connections available to commuters."

The agency has a total of 17 bike cars, each of which can accommodate 18 bicycles compared to the other cars designed to hold three bicycles. Due to high demand for bicycle space, Metrolink is in the process of designing four additional Bike Cars that will hold nine bicycles each. The new cars will have only one set of bicycle racks instead of two so bicycle owners can sit next to the racks. Metrolink altered the design based on feedback from the bicycle community. 

Visit metrolinktrains.com for more information about Bike to Work Day activities.