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Biking

Bike ItBicycling is an excellent way to minimize car use, save money on gas and get exercise all at the same time. Cycling can get you almost anywhere fast; you can beat traffic by traveling in the bike lanes and get right up to your destination by riding on the sidewalks. Bike and Scooter Barn

The Bike Barn provides attended, secure parking for up to 200 bikes and scooters Location: At each every Hostel. Hours: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Bike Barn is Open all semesters

Bike and Scooter Barn Procedures All bikes and scooters must be checked in and out with the Bike Barn attendant. Bike Barn attendant will give the Bike Barn user two tags. One tag is placed on the equipment and the Bike Barn user keeps one tag. The Bike Barn user must turn in tag to attendant before equipment can be released. If tag is lost the Bike Barn user must have a valid picture ID before equipment is released. Owners should check out all bikes and scooters before the closing hours of the Bike Barn. USM does not assume any liability for theft, fire, flood or damage to any bikes and scooters left in the Bike Barn. Do not leave any personal belongings with bike and scooters USM is not responsible for any personal belongings left with bike and scooters.

Figure 1 . Maps of Sport CenterBike and Scooter Safety TipsHere are some basic tips for bike commuters and scooter. 1. Obey traffic signs and signals2. Never ride against traffic - Motorists arent looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road. State law and common sense require that bicyclists drive like other vehicles.3. Follow lane markings - Dont turn left from the right lane. Dont go straight in a lane marked right-turn only.4. Dont pass on the right - Motorists may not look for or see a bicycle passing on the right.5. Scan the road behind you - Learn to look back over your shoulder without losing your balance or swerving. Some riders use rear-view mirrors.6. Keep both hands ready to brake - You may not stop in time if you brake one-handed. Allow extra distance for stopping in the rain, since breaks are less efficient when wet.7. Wear a helmet and never ride with headphones - Always wear a helmet. Never wear a headphone while riding a bike.8. Dress appropriately - In rain wear a poncho or waterproof suit. Dress in layers so you can adjust to temperature changes. Wear bright colored clothing.9. Use hand signals - Hand signals tell motorists and pedestrians what you intend to do. Signal as a matter of law, of courtesy, and of self-protection.10. Ride in the middle of the lane in slower traffic - Get in the middle of the lane at busy intersections and whenever you are moving at the same speed as traffic.11. Choose the best way to turn left There are two choices: (1) Like an auto: signal to move into the left turn lane and then turn left. (2) Like a pedestrian: ride straight to the far side crosswalk. Walk your bike across.12. Make eye contact with drivers - Assume that other drivers dont see you until you are sure that they do. Eye contact is important with any driver, which might pose a threat to your safety.13. Look out for road hazards - Watch out for parallel-slat sewer grates, gravel, ice, sand or debris. Cross railroad tracks at right angles.14. Use lights at night - The law requires a white headlight (visible from at least 500 feet ahead) and a rear reflector or taillight (visible up to 300 feet from behind).15. Keep your bike in good repair - Adjust your bike to fit you and keep it working properly. Check brakes and tires regularly. Routine maintenance is simple and you can learn to do it yourself.Improvement of Bike and Scooter Route

Install bicycle wheel troughs at stairways

Description: Although the newly implemented Share Zones improve pedestrian safety in areas of high pedestrian demand, bicyclists may find it difficult to travel up and down stairs while walking their bicycle. Installing wheel troughs at key stairway locations will enhance access andreduce the burden of carrying a bicycle up and down stairs.

Implementation considerations: Wheel channels can be installed with minimal effort by affixing metal troughs to the stairway. They can also be more costly, yet more seamless by installing the channels into the stairway design (as shown below). The University could focus stairway investments on the stairs near Parking Structure which will effectively improve bicycle connectivity between Lower and Upper Campus, as well as facilitate the connection to/from Head communities. This is not a strategy intended to induce mode shift but to improvebicycle access.

Active Transportation - Existing Conditions

Walking mode share: 25%Biking mode share: 9%

There is a large market for pedestrian and bicycle access surrounding campus. Active transportation could represent a large share of campus transportation given the density of home locations within the 1mile pedestrian and 3mile bicycle catchment areas (or a 20minute commute at a leisurely pace 1214 mph for bicycles and 34 mph for pedestrians), A total of 43% (8,032) of University affiliates live within walking or bicycling distance from campus. Accounting for those that would be willing to bicycle beyond the 3-mile catchment threshold, the effective bicycle market equates to 1,855 additional bicyclists, or 9,887 total potential bicyclists.

Road or Pathway for bike or scooter

Figure: Depiction of Key Terms Used to Describe Roadway Elements that Relate to Cyclists.

Bicycle (Bike) Path - A pathway that is intended for the exclusive use by bicyclists, where a separate, parallel path is provided for pedestrians and other wheeled users. Most pathways are shared between bicyclists and other uses.

Bikeway - A generic term for any road, street, path, or traveled way that is in some manner specifically or legally designated for bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes.

Bus/Bikeway - A marked lane for exclusive use by buses and cyclists. May also be referred to as a bus/bicycle lane.

Complete Streets - Roadways that are designed with the safety of all users in mind, including but not limited to motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users.

Contraflow Bicycle Lane - A bicycle lane that allows bicyclists to travel the opposite direction of motor vehicle traffic on a one-way street.

Cycle Track - A bicycle facility, typically unidirectional, that is separated from motor vehicle travel lanes, as well as sidewalks and pedestrians, by a physical barrier such as on-street parking or a curb, or is grade-separated.