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Transportation Demand Management:
Information for Cyclists

Cycling is a healthy, convenient, and environmental responsible transportation alternative. There are several designated bike paths, trails, and routes throughout Charlottesville that make it safe and convenient for cyclists. Check the SMART Transportation Map created by the Green Grounds Student Organization, the Office of the University Architect and the TDM division of the Department of Parking and Transportation to view the available bike routes around grounds.
	Charlottesville: A Bicycle Friendly Community
	On May 2, 2008 the City of Charlottesville was named one of the country's "Bicycle Friendly Communities" by the League of American Bicyclists. Two U.Va students worked with the Alliance for Community Choice in Transportation last Fall and Winter to complete a lengthy and detailed process to obtain this designation. Charlottesville was presented with a bronze medal on May 12, 2008 during ACCT's Bike Week 2008 activities.
To learn more about cycling in Charlottesville and about Bicycle Friendly Communities, please visit the links below in your Cycling Resources section.
Bicycle Tips and Reminders: - When riding at night, cyclists must use proper lighting: white light in front, red in back. - It is the cyclists' responsibility to be familiar with all State Laws and Regulations. - Cyclists may be required to dismount in some areas. Cyclists are prohibited from riding on sidewalks as well as the Lawn and adjoining pathways.			US Dept of Transportation Highway Traffic Safety Administration presents "Enjoy the Ride: Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults". Click here to watch the short video.
- Ride on the right side of the road, in the same direction as traffic. - Watch for cars and buses turning right in front of you. It may be difficult for them to see you. - Cyclists must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. - Cyclists are prohibited from wearing earphones while riding. - Bicycles should be parked and locked in the racks provided as indicated on the map. - It is a good idea to register your bike with the University Police such that it may be returned to you if stolen.
SMART Transportation Map (Adobe Required)		(Click here for .jpg version)

2007-2008 University Bicycle Policy

"The University of Virginia, in support of its Security Policy to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere for the community of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Grounds, is committed to establishing an environment that encourages the proper use and parking of bicycles on the Grounds.

Encouraging the use of bicycles by members of the University community underscores the value of biking as an environmentally sound mode of transportation as well as the need to educate persons about the rights of those on bicycles. At the same time, the University must maintain a safe environment for pedestrians approaching, entering and utilizing buildings on the Grounds. It is important the bicyclists ride safely on sidwalks where permitted, and use bicycle racks for parking to ensure that their bicycles do not impede passage into or from buildings in emergency situations. It is also important that bicycles not be locked to railings constructed for persons with disabilities or locked to trees, bushes, or crowd control chains/fences in order to avoid damage to the Grounds.

Procedures: Given that bicycles are a form of transportation, the Department of Parking and Transportation is responsible for the issuance and administration of University bicycle regulations governing appropriate use and storage of bicycles.

The University Police Department provides an opportunity for individuals to voluntarily register their bicycles as a passive anti-theft device."

Impounded Bicycles: Bicycles that are not properly stored, as described in the University Bicycle Policy (adove), will be impounded by the Department of Parking and Transportation. Impounded bicycles may be picked up at the Parking and Transportation Office during regular operating hours at a fee of $25.00 per impounded bicycle.

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