Parking: Bicycle Rules, Regulations, and Safety

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We have developed rules and regulations alongside the UW System for proper parking for your bicycle.

 

Rules and Regulations

 

Safety

General

A bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle, and its rider is granted the same rights and responsibilities as a driver of any other vehicle. Because bicyclists regularly share paths with a variety of different commuters, they must be especially aware of their own rights as well as the rights of pedestrians and other vehicles. No matter where you choose to ride, there are a few safety concerns that every bicyclist should be aware of:

Riding Down "The Hill"

Traffic arms have been placed at the top and bottom of the campus hill in order to allow only university vehicles to pass. Bicyclists are allowed to use the road to get up and down the hill as long as they practice extreme caution when doing so. Unfortunately, the bottom of the hill has been the scene for some serious bicycle accidents in the past. Bikers who do not utilize their brakes when descending the hill are in danger of colliding with the traffic arms placed at the bottom of the hill. To avoid serious injury, bicyclists are urged to ride slowly and carefully down the hill and around the traffic arms. Before riding down the hill, consider these safety tips:

Riding on the Sidewalk

Riding on the Road