Busy areas become
off-limits to bicycles
By Diana Elliot
Of the Emerald
Many University students who rely on bicycles to get to class on
time may be in for a surprise this fall. Due to a new regulation
designating bike routes, several heavily traveled areas on campus will
become off-limits to bikes.
Cyclists will be required to walk their bikes in three main locations.
The longest stretch affected by the new regulation is the section
through the residence hall area from the crosswalk at mid-block on
Agate Street between 13th and 15th Avenues. Also, all pathways bet
ween University Street and the library north of Cerlinger Hall will be for
bidden to cyclists.
Finally the regulation will prohibit bicycles riders anywhere in the
entrance to Science I.
The new regulation is a result of a three-year study on bicycles by
the University Campus Planning Committee.
Last January, the University formally adopted rules governing the
licensing, use, and parking of bicycles on campus. One major require
ment provides for the designation of bicycle routes as well as pro
hibiting the use of bicycles on all other pathways during school hours.
The ideas is to promote the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in
these three especially crowded areas of campus," said Don Brooks
Associate Director of Public Safety.
The new routes, including the no-ride zones, are indicated on revis
ed campus parking maps which are available at the Public Safety Office.
“Signs on posts and on the pavement remind riders to dismount as
they enter each no-ride zone on designated bike routes. And although
enforcement procedures are up in the air at this point, Brooks says a
Campus Security officer will be assigned to crack down on violaters.
Students should also be aware of several other regulations concern
ing licensing, use and parking of bicycles.
All campus riders are required to register their bikes with the Office
of Public Safety. Bicycles must display a valid. University-issued bicycle
registration tag below the seat on the frame facing forward. Cost is $2
for a two-year registration or $5 for an indefinite registration.
"Without registration, a stolen bike that is recovered is almost im
possible to identify and return to its rightful owner," says Brooks.
Cyclists should also remember to park only in areas specifically
designated by the presence of racks or other devices for bikes.
In most instances, violaters of University bicycles rules, will be
warned, given a citation, or fined. But if a bicycle is creating a safety
frazard, it can be removed and impounded by security officers at the ex
pense of the owner.
As an alternative to a fine, cited bicycle riders/owners may be re
quired to serve as a member of the Bicycle Safety Patrol at a rate of one
hour of service for every dollar of fine levied.
OSL fights voter petition
The Oregon Student Lobby urges students not to sign an in
itiative petition which would cutoff voter registration 20 days
before an election.
The initiative petition being circulated by a group called
Oregonians for Action, needs over 83,000 signatures of registered
voters by next July 1984 to put the measure on the November
ballot.
Cutting off registration 20 days prior to an election will disen
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college and university students.
Sherry Oeser, OSL executive director says, “to disenfranchise
thousands of voters is undemocratic and contrary to the goal of
increasing voter participation. At a time when voter turnout is
steadily declining, every effort must be made to encourage not
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