Editor,
I am appalled at the increased use of alcohol on Caltrain, particularly during Giants games. The current policy of Caltrain is to prohibit open containers beginning at 9 p.m. on game nights. The trains leaving San Francisco after a night game are in effect rolling drunk tanks. Of course, I would rather have these drunks on the train rather than in a car.
My real concern is with the day games. Today, I had the misfortune to board the regularly scheduled train in the morning. It was brimming with Giants fans and a lot of alcohol. Fans were boarding the train with open containers. Someone next to me opened a can of beer that sprayed all over my face and clothing. I found this extremely offensive, not only to myself but to my religion. Apparently, to avoid the high cost of beer at AT&T Park, fans start their drinking on the trains to save some money. I did not see any security on the train, and the conductors are too busy to handle this problem.
Clearly, Caltrain is increasing their ridership by allowing drinking on trains and I do not see them changing that policy.
However, is it possible to allocate at least one train car as an alcohol-free zone? Some families don’t want their children exposed to alcohol.
I’m sure that Caltrain would respond by saying that I don’t have to ride the train. However, I rely on public transportation. I think that Caltrain should look into its alcohol policy and consider having at least one train car that is alcohol free.
Emitt Wallace
San Mateo
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