bikes on Metra!

The Trib’s Jon Hilkevitch reports that Metra’s “self-acknowledged non-bicyclist” (for shame!) Executive Director Philip Pagano and (probably un-acknowledged non-bicyclist) board have approved a plan that would allow bikes on board most Metra trains starting in June — all except weekday trains in the rush direction and trains during special events. And yes, it apparently includes the reverse commute:

“Under Metra’s proposal, bicycles would be prohibited on weekday trains arriving in Chicago before 9:30 a.m. and leaving the city between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.”