Oct 17 '08 - 197 W - Vote Good + 3 :: Bad - 10 Metro Makes More Space for Bikes
Published October 17, 2008 by C.I.C.L.E.
Yesterday afternoon, the Metro Operations Committee announced a trial program to remove nearly 1,100 seats on all Metro Rail vehicles to accommodate the needs of bicyclists, luggage holders, persons in wheelchairs and others with increased space demands.
This pilot project is currently scheduled to commence within a relatively short amount of time, and Metro will begin removing seats within 30-60 days.
A breakdown of seat removal plan is as follows:
Red/Purple Lines
Removal of 2 Additional Seats per Car
24 Total Seats Removed Per 6 Car Train
416 Seats Removed From Fleet
Blue Line
Removal of 5 Passenger Seats per Car (2 Rows)
15 Total Seats Removed Per 3 Car Train
345 Seats Removed From Fleet
Green Line
Removal of 4 Passenger Seats per Car (2 Rows)
8 Total Seats Removed Per 2 Car Train
112 Seats Removed From Green Line
Gold Line
Removal of 4 Passenger Seats per Car (2 Rows)
8 Total Seats Removed Per 2 Car Train
96 Seats Removed From Gold Line
New Vehicle Fleet of 50 For Various Lines
8 Total Seats Removed Per 2 Car Train
100 Seats Removed From Green Line
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