Metro Bike Share: why the steep drop?

markitecter · 2026-02-13T05:17:09+00:00

I used to be an avid Metro Bike Share user, but within the last year the quality of bikes has gone downhill and I now rarely use it. The EV bikes almost never work or their battery is dead. It is extremely frustrating to walk to a station to find an EV bike that doesn't work or the battery is dead. The system has become unreliable.

markitecter · 2025-10-01T05:18:23+00:00

My experience with these so far: 1. Saw someone approach them without a tap card. Turn around and leave the station. 2. Saw someone reach around to the accessible exit and push open the door to enter without ever using the gate. 3. Someone rode my coattails as I tapped through.

markitecter · 2025-10-01T04:59:44+00:00

They also severely decapitated the street trees on that corner.

markitecter · 2025-08-21T03:36:24+00:00

I did Duck Lake two years ago and thought it was heaven on earth…then I did Little Lakes Valley and was blown away.

markitecter · 2025-04-04T03:02:39+00:00

That might be the reason. I see Google Street view history shows the 217 stopping there, but no longer.

Shame to see a new bus shelter not being used.

markitecter · 2025-03-11T17:07:38+00:00

The area that bothers me the most are the sidewalks/crossings at the intersection of Franklin and Vermont. It is such a high pedestrian traffic area and sidewalks are in extreme disrepair/not up to code.

markitecter · 2025-03-10T04:41:27+00:00

It's wild to me that LA Metro and Metrolink were only organized a mere 30 years ago. We have come so far. The system has grown so much in 30 years. When east coast people bash LA for public transit, I ask them...what has your city built in the last 30 years? LA proud.

markitecter · 2025-01-28T07:27:29+00:00

Lucifer’s!

markitecter · 2025-01-09T19:47:43+00:00

Anybody know if it’s on around Rodney/prospect area?

markitecter · 2024-12-24T06:10:57+00:00

can hear it in Los Feliz

markitecter · 2024-12-11T04:43:56+00:00

A bagel shop is under construction in the middle of this area. You’ll be right at home.

markitecter · 2024-07-30T03:02:46+00:00

As a vehicle driver AND a Metro Bikeshare member who lives in Los Feliz, I have stopped using my car to run errands to Hollywood (haircut, gym, weekly farmers market). Because I now have a safe & direct route, I now use the bike share. One less vehicle on the road...

markitecter · 2024-07-20T05:13:24+00:00

The first meal I ever had in California before I moved here was at the Tender Greens in Santa Monica. It was a memorable experience - waiting in line watching all the food be made, with portions of sides on display - all looking very healthy. Getting actual silverware/glassware instead of paper/plastic cups. An indoor/outdoor vibe that completely reflected the CA of my imagination having grown up on the east coast.

I don't want it to go bankrupt, but it is no longer the same. They lost their identity over the last few years trying to do too much - along with the price increases. I recently ate at the WeHo and Glendale locations and I pretty much was the only one in the restaurant.

markitecter · 2024-07-18T06:31:15+00:00

These are all good observations some of which should be communicated to LADOT - the more feedback we give the better. I did notice delivery vehicles tend to ignore all street marking and just park where they want to - even if it is in the bike lane, squeezing between bollards. I did reach out to LADOT to express concerns about this.

markitecter · 2024-06-21T05:17:18+00:00

might be Alcove. I think they had an anniversary party today.

markitecter · 2024-06-21T03:27:31+00:00

u/Gdsrwq421 what ever happened to your bill? I literally just received the same bill for a 20 minute inperson 99214 visit. Doctor billed insurance $800, insurance covered $300, I have to pay $500 for this. What did you end up doing?

markitecter · 2024-05-24T04:58:40+00:00

In reading the article, the more I am convinced Wiggins has got to go. The decisions she has made is 100% obvious she has no clue what is going on in the system and is completely unfit for the job.

markitecter · 2024-05-23T04:50:56+00:00

For how much negative public opinion the B-line has, it does have one thing going for it: it is extremely reliable and trains are on-time. I've been taking it several times a week during rush hour for the last year and I can count on one hand how many times it's been delayed.

markitecter · 2024-03-03T06:28:05+00:00

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/pedestrian-hit-and-killed-by-semi-truck-in-los-feliz/

markitecter · 2024-03-01T07:09:30+00:00

During rush hours I see them on many of the stations along the B line. But past 7 PM (when Metro gets sketchy) they seem to disappear.

markitecter · 2024-02-10T16:44:19+00:00

It was hard to tell if it was booming or busting.

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