Guest post by Cyndi Laurenti:<\/p>\n
Promoting the use of bicycles requires universities to make Schools must ensure bicyclists can safely ride around campus In addition, safe bicycling Making Some universities make Finally, schools should attempt to
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\nuniversity isn’t simply an institution of higher learning, but one that should
\naim to produce well-rounded citizens. For many schools this includes a greater
\nemphasis on student wellness and social responsibility, which can be addressed
\nby encouraging the use of bicycles among undergrads and <\/span>PhD
\ncandidates alike. Universities that
\nsuccessfully promote cycling will find their campuses becoming more attractive
\nto the student body even as the pollution produced by cars is
\nreduced.<\/p>\n
\nbicycling a safe, convenient, and desirable mode of transport to students. A
\nuniversity that fails in any of these three areas will find their students
\nreluctant to embrace bicycling. Conversely, universities with effective plans to
\nencourage bicycle usage will find their students very receptive to a bicycling
\nlifestyle.<\/p>\n
\nwithout endangering themselves or others. The first and most important goal is
\nto make sure bicycles can share the roads with cars and pedestrians. This is
\nnormally accomplished by having bicycle-only lanes and paths. In areas where
\nthat’s impossible, bicycle lanes should be clearly marked and all students made
\nfully aware of the rules of the road as they pertain to cyclists. <\/span>Maps can be used<\/span><\/a> to help
\nstudents find bicycle-friendly routes.<\/p>\n
\nrequires the creation and enforcement of driving regulations, and immediate
\naction against those who don’t abide by them. An unsafe bicyclist, pedestrian,
\nor driver can contribute to long-term reluctance among many students to bicycle.
\nHowever, if they can see the administration takes safety violations seriously,
\nstudents will become more confident about riding on campus.<\/p>\n
\nbicycling convenient generally requires the placement of bicycle racks close to
\nclasses, dormitories, and dining halls. In addition, schools can provide
\nheavy-duty locks to prevent theft or insure that all bike racks are observed by
\ncampus police, either in person or via CCTV cameras. Tufts University provides
\n<\/span>a bicycle registry service<\/span><\/a> to make theft less likely.<\/p>\n
\nbikes available to students on a rental or even free basis. Edinboro
\nUniversity’s \u201cGreen Bike\u201d program allows students to <\/span>make use of bikes while on campus for
\nfree<\/span><\/a>. This allows students with limited
\nfinances to switch to bicycling while on campus, and encourages them to consider
\npurchasing a bike for off-campus use.<\/p>\n
\nmake bicycle use an attractive lifestyle. Stressing cycling\u2019s contribution to
\nthe environment, students’ social lives, and physical well-being can encourage
\nstudents to make use of bicycles. These efforts can help make student biking a
\nself-sustaining culture, as new students chose to adopt the practices of their
\nbicycling classmates.<\/p>\n