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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1994)
Bicycling and the UO Riding a bicycle to and from the University of Oregon, as well as around the campus, is a great way to travel We encourage use of the excellent network of bike lanes, paths, and bicycle parking facilities that the University and the t uies of I ugene and Springfield provide Please remember these things when biking equipment, laws, rules, and regulations We hope that this page will help make bicycling safe, fun and convenient in the city and at the University of Oregon Bicycle Safety Operation - Always rule your hike in a safe, controlled, defensive manner. Obey all laws, rules, and regulations, and pay attention to what is going on around you Watch out for motonsis. pedestrians, and other bicyclists, and always use your lights in conditions of limited visibility Theft Prevention - Always securely lock vour bicycle to a bicycle rack even if you are only going to be gone "for a minute l sc a quality lock, or lot ks. that allow you to set ure your rear wheel and frame to the tack at a minimum alloy, f style lot k^ arc available from most bu y< le supply stores and the UO Office of Public Safetv'! Register your bike free of charge with the l O Office of Public Safety Registration permanently records your serial number with OPS til it doesn't have a serial number, we can help engrave your Drivers License number on the frame) In case the bike b stolen, this registration can greatly help in possibly recovering the bicycle Rules off the Road All Iraffu laws, signals, and signs apply to bicycles just as they do any other vehicle A bicyclist is required to obey all state laws and city ordinances, and it is in the Ivst interest o( all concerned that they do so for the safety of all pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists In addition to these state laws and city ordinances, the l niversity has its own set ol bicych rules and regulations that must be followed 1 hese rules are covered completely under Oregon Administrative Rules Division 60, Chapter *>71 including (but not limited to) 070, 075, 080, 085, 000, anti 005 Bicycle Registration - it is required that all students, faculty, visitors, and staff who operate, store or park bicycles on the CO campus have them registered with the Office of Public Safety It is fast, easy, and free. Riding on Campus - As a bicycle rider on the UO campus, you have a responsibility to ride only on streets and posted bicycle routes. Ruling on the landscape, sidewalks, or other walkways can land you a hefty citation, not to mention the fact that it seriously endangers the safety of pedestrians. Bicycles in Motion - Remember to always operate your bicycle in a safe and controlled manner, never exceeding Is) MPH on campus unless otherwise posted, and always yield the right-of-way to pedestnans Al.WAYS obey all traffic control signs and signals - SI OP signs mean you, too If you are involved in any sort of collision, you are required to render aid as appropriate, call the l O Office of Public Safety, and remain at the scene until you are released by the attending officer. !! there are injuries, a written report will have to lx- filed Bicycle Parking - It's really pretty simple only park in areas specifically designed and designated for bike parking Bike racks (both open and covered) are located throughout the campus loi bike use, and there are a few bike lockers available for rent next to Oregon f kill on a first-come-ftrst-served basis f rees, handrails, hallways, etc are not for bicycle parking and can end up getting your hike cited and/or impounded If you have your own office on campus, you can store your bike inside it if you so choose - but remember to walk, not ride, your bike in the building. Equipment Brakes - Ik' sure thai they are in good working order anil adjusted properly. The hike should lx* able to skid on dry, level, dean pavement when brakes are applied I ires - Check for worn spots and cracks or damage to the rubber ( ham and gears - Be sure your chain is in good condition and your gearing and cable system is in good repair and properk adjusted Helmet - NT VI R ride without it u could save your life! I ights - AlWAYS have a front headlight (visible at least 500 feet m front of the bike', rear reflectors, and pedal reflectors A latlhght and side reflectors are a good idea Your rear reflectors and tatllight must be visible at least 600 feet ^m behind the bicycle when hit jV by the low beam headlights W ot a following vehicle ■ Rear View Mirror - A I good idea to keep track of the J traffic Tool Kit - l or those quick repairs to keep you rolling It can include a tire patch kit, a f spare inner tube, etc. Bike Wear - Rain gear to keep you dry, eye wear [ to protect from flying objects, and gloves for the cold and scratches and abrasions \ Iff Things i Go Wrong ■ Your Bicycle is ■ Stolen - It does ■ happen, even with the f best efforts to prevent I it. Immediately report the theft, either to the ^ liugene or Springfield Police Departments, or the UO Office of Public Safety. OPS will be able to provide you with the pertinent details about your bicycle (serial number, frame size, permit number, etc.) from your Bicycle Registration Form on file You Break the Rules - 11 you break the rules, you can and will be cited In some instances your bicycle can be impounded Aside from moving violations - which can and will lx- enforced on campus by the Fugene Police IVpartment and the L'O Office of Public Salety - you can be cited for Bloc king Violations Ramps, Walkways $ 10 (X) Prohibited Parking $10.00 Failure to Yield to Pedestrian $ 1 5.00 Failure to Register $10.00 Unauthorized Storage $5.00 Impound Fee $5.00 It is easier, safer, and cheaper just to obey the laws, rules, and regulations when riding and parking your bicycle