Texas - OK to sit on the lightrail with bike?

I will sit in the front (or rear) seat by the window and put my front tire between my legs, so that the bike is up against the window and the seat next to me is free. I only do this when there are free seats. Is this OK or can you get in trouble for it? Curious because I've seen some people standing with their bikes when the train is near empty.

Back when I would take the train to Allen, I was on the lighter side of the train loads. If there was nobody sitting in the last/first seats, I would sit there and park my bike like it is in the image. If you angle it correctly, you can sort of wedge your bike in there and it won't try to move or fall over every time the train stops and starts.

If the train was crowded, I would just stand at the end of the car.

+1. I once had one of the Dart ticket-checkers suggest putting my bike there while a lady was sitting in the seat. I explained to him that it would barely fit if no one was sitting there.

Speaking of bikes on Dart, has anyone had any luck using the hangers on the new extended cars? There's always been someone in the seat when I get on, so I end up standing by the doors.

From the DART Bicycle Commuter Information page (http://www.dart.org/riding/bike.asp):



Bikes on DART Rail and TRE
Bicyclist on DART Rail

* Bicycles that are clean are permitted on DART Rail and on Trinity Railway Express vehicles when space is available. Effective April 11, 2006: there are no longer time constraints on when bicycles may be brought on board.

* Cyclists must consider the number of passengers on the vehicle and the impact the presence of the bicycle will have on the safety of other passengers before bringing the bike on board.

* Cyclists may not block the operator's cab when it is occupied.

* DART staff, including vehicle operators, DART Police, Fare Inspectors and supervisors may relocate or remove any bicycle that obstructs or has a negative impact on DART operations or passengers.


Bikes on DART Buses

* Bicycles that are clean are permitted on DART buses when space is available. Effective April 11, 2006: there are no longer time constraints on when bicycles may be brought on board.

* Cyclists must consider the number of passengers on a bus and the impact the presence of the bicycle will have on the safety of other passengers before bringing the bike on board.

* Cyclists must move to the rear of the bus and stay with the bicycle at all times.

* DART staff, including vehicle operators, DART Police, Fare Inspectors and supervisors may relocate or remove any bicycle that obstructs or has a negative impact on DART operations or passengers.

Carrier Racks on DART Buses

In the Fall of 2008, DART will begin to install bike racks on DART buses. Some things to remember:

* Customers are allowed to use the racks as they are installed but should be reminded that initially, buses with racks may not be available on the return trip. DART does allow riders to carry bikes onboard provided the bicycles are clean and there is room on the bus.

* Cyclists are responsible for loading and unloading their bicycles on the carrier racks. Bus operators are not allowed to assist. Cyclists use the carrier racks at their own risk and DART is not responsible for damaged or stolen bicycles.

* Cyclists are reminded that while DART encourages biketrans commuting, the safety and comfort of all passengers is of the utmost importance and care should be exercised when riding, parking and carrying bicycles onboard. Courtesy and alertness on the part of the cyclist will ensure a pleasant ride for everyone.

* Bike racks will not be available on Champion 30 foot buses, Paratransit, On-Call or Flex Service vehicles.

This part makes me a little sad, but not surprised
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Carrier Racks on DART Buses

In the Fall of 2008, DART will begin to install bike racks on DART buses
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At least it isn't saying "2009." It was saying Summer of 2008.