Policy Title: Bicycles	Category: Public Safety/Risk Management
Owner: Vice President for University Operations	Policy ID#: 6-6023-002
Contact: University Police Web: http://police.colostate.edu/ Phone: (970) 491-6425	Original Effective Date: 2/1/2005

POLICY PROVISIONS

1.      Registration: All bicycles (bikes) operated or parked on the Colorado State campus must be registered with the CSU Police Department (CSUPD). Exceptions will be made for bicyclists who are visitors to campus. A registration decal, known as a CSU Bicycle License, will be provided for a fee and will remain valid for as long as the bike is in possession of the registered owner.

2.      Regulations: Every person riding a bicycle (bike) is required to obey the same applicable traffic regulations as the driver of an automobile, including those set aside specifically for bicycles. Bicyclists and skateboarders are also required to obey all traffic control devices specific to this campus. Pedestrians have the right-of-way on all sidewalks and crosswalks. When riding at night anywhere on campus, bicycles must be equipped with a light that is visible for a distance of 500 ft. Anyone planning to keep or regularly use a bike on campus should familiarize themselves with the CSU Bicycle Regulations.

3.      Prohibition on Bikes in Buildings: Bicycles may not be carried into or stored inside University buildings at any time.

REFERENCES

Wheeled Conveyances, Indoor Use of

Safe Commuting Regulations

CSU Traffic Regulations

Colorado Driver Handbook

Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook

Bicycle Traffic Education and Enforcement Program (TEEP)

FORM: Bicycle Registration Form

Campus Community Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC)