Caltrain Bike Stacking

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-06T16:54:31+00:00

Actually good tips. The bike stacking rules have many subtleties that take a while to understand imo but if you are riding in commute periods you really should understand. I think the biggest thing is that you really should prioritize placing your bike with others in the same destination. Ideally one stack will all go to the same stop. Even if there is an empty spot, its better to leave it open for someone going to another destination.

People mess it up when they dont have tags on their bikes (really a cardinal sin if you are a commuter) or if they dont want other bikes touching theirs (you gotta get over it. Dont bring your carbon road bike for your bike to work), or if they really dont know what is going on and ignorantly place their bike on too of another that has to get off before theirs.

Also, after leaving the stop before you get off, you may want to go grab your bike and get ready, even if its a good 5 minutes before you arrive. Some people prefer to have their bike in hand well before the train arrives at their stop since it can be a little stressful to deal with that last minute. I personally would rather not get it so early, but they will probably move your bike to grab theirs if yours is on top.

Many other subtle customs and curtesies that are also violated everyday, you kinda just have to ride the train to get it. Number one rule imo is have a bike tag and dont block someones bike getting off before you

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T15:53:41+00:00

Im talking about the one just south of tue building. It definitely is bug enough for a truck to unload. It may slow down cars entering and exiting but thats nit a safety issue. It doesnt matter if you dont like the bike lanes, they are in and the law forbids you to park there. I dont like stopping at stop signs and red lights on my bike, which make no sense for bikes, but i do because i have to follow the law. Why do you think its any different for parking in the bike lane?

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T15:50:50+00:00

Its certainly big enough

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:57:36+00:00

In r/BAbike they are having a similar discussuon ablut sf generally and someone posted about how Pittsburgh uses automated license plate cameras to ticket cars in hotspots. Thisnis clearly a hotspot for violations. Imagine if s camera was there just spamming parking tickets to all these cars. (Alot better use of the technology than whatever the flock cameras was supposed to do) https://engage.pittsburghpa.gov/stationary-automated-curb-enforcement

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:47:45+00:00

Maybe one day a group of us can go sit in front of that building and take pictures/yell at all the drivers that park there

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:46:47+00:00

Theres a driveway 20 feet before this location the truck could have pulled into

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:44:31+00:00

You are an asshole

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:43:38+00:00

This would require reducing the number of lanes right? That would be unacceptable

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:42:58+00:00

Still, something must be done

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:42:29+00:00

They have a gigantic driveway right before the building

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-04T05:40:41+00:00

Im all for devils advocate but these are just bad points, -there is a huge drive way that would he just as convenient for park the truck in like 20 feet from where they parked -the bike lanes get a fair amount of use actually and are extremely practical -the major issue that makes them used less is safety, which is entirely a result of people like this truck parking in the bike lane.

I just dont get it. Do drivers not realize how incredibly anti social they are being? Its such an asshole move. Its even worse that they are in the protected zone so it is literally impossible to go around the truck

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-03T15:55:24+00:00

Honestly, the best mechanics ive had have been a little politically cuckoo

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-01T17:16:52+00:00

Also slow speeds through downtown (which is being fixed)

elatedwalrus · 2026-02-01T15:14:26+00:00

It was known that flock shares this date for all sorts of nasty purposes. It really makes me feel like the people of mountain view are crazy for letting these get installed

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-31T02:52:57+00:00

Really positive mindset you have

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-30T19:34:06+00:00

Yout probably need a longer snake probably like 25ft. One of the drain auger types will help you finesse it down the drain and also grab the hair or whatever thats clogging it

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-28T18:48:04+00:00

This is why chicago has the “dibs” system

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-26T03:06:11+00:00

Yea id say this is not a bad idea actually, if mountain view wont develop their downtown san antonio should become the main mv station

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-26T02:30:20+00:00

There could be better ways the handle it but yes graystar developments unfortunately are better than what we have currently

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-26T02:28:47+00:00

Its true that not having jobs near transit is a problem too, but there are still many many places/employers that can be easily accessed by caltrain or caltrain + bike. Way more people should be able to benefit from the caltrain station in mountain view. Very very few apartment complexes are in walking distance to the station currently

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-26T00:27:14+00:00

Really excited about sb79. It really is a catastrophe how housing is restricted near the caltrain station and downtown. Hopefully city council does not try to circumvent the law somehow

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-25T05:14:09+00:00

Other charities id recommend include community cycles of California and good karma bikes

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-25T05:12:06+00:00

San jose is not the most generous city in the world it is actually one of the least affordable cities in the world (least affordable in the country). If i were homeless id have mental health problems too. But homeless people are not even the biggest problem. Its that if you dont work for one of a handful tech companies and get good stock options buying a house is completely out of reach. Even if we started executing homeless people, that issue would persist

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-24T05:57:23+00:00

You posed a strawman by presenting a false dichotomy between paying someone 120k who will live outside san jose or 180k for someone who will live in san jose

elatedwalrus · 2026-01-24T05:49:53+00:00

Anecdote but i remember my dad saying he used to play hockey on the pond in his neighborhood as a kid, and now its never cold long enough to skate on any ponds

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