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Safety
Safety is a shared responsibility across our campus community. Whether you're walking, biking, riding a scooter, or using public transit, following these guidelines helps create a safer and more sustainable campus for everyone.
Micromobility and Transit Safety Tips
- Yield to pedestrians, wheelchair users, and vehicles when operating bicycles, scooters, skateboards, or other micromobility devices.
- Share sidewalks and pathways respectfully with pedestrians, golf carts, wheelchairs, and other micromobility users.
- Follow all posted "Share the Road" and "Dismount Zone" signage.
- Maintain a safe speed and leave plenty of space between yourself and others, especially during inclement weather.
- Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, particularly when boarding or exiting transit and when locking or unlocking your micromobility device.
- Avoid using cell phones or headphones while riding to ensure you can remain aware of nearby pedestrians, vehicles, and potential hazards.
- Always wear a properly fitted helmet when riding bicycles, scooters, and other micromobility devices.
- Help protect campus landscapes by avoiding the creation of "desire paths." Ride only on designated roads, sidewalks, and paved surfaces to prevent erosion, soil compaction, and damage to grass and landscaping.
Public Transit Courtesy
- Allow passengers to exit Big Owl Bus and CobbLinc buses before boarding.
- Use headphones when listening to music or videos while riding public transit to help create a comfortable experience for all passengers.
Additional Bicycle Safety Resources
Explore these resources from the League of American Bicyclists to learn more about
safe and responsible riding:
- Ride Better Tips – Learn the basics of riding in traffic and sharing roadways with motorists.
- Rules of the Road – Prepare for safe and enjoyable bicycling experiences.
- Traffic Laws – Understand the laws and regulations that apply to bicyclists across the United States.
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