Cyclists Need to Follow Campus Guidelines

Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation for many to and from campus. The Department of Public Safety wants to remind all cyclists of the campus guidelines.

Anyone operating a bicycle must obey the same traffic control regulations that apply to cars and motorcycles, such as stopping for stop signs and riding in the right-hand portion of the roadway. Bicycles ridden after dark must be equipped with a headlight, large red reflector on the rear, and white or amber pedal and spoke reflectors.

Bicycles parked on campus must:
• not be attached to any trees, street median fencing or light poles;
• not be left in buildings, entrances, ramps or any other hazardous location;
• be left in campus bicycle racks.

Bicycles which are illegally parked are subject to parking tickets and/or confiscation by the Department of Public Safety. Bicycles should be ridden on streets, not on sidewalks, lawns or parkways that are property of Truman. Students are strongly encouraged to register their bikes with Public Safety. Registration permits are issued free of charge. More information may be found here.