Bicycle Information
Bike Safety
- WEAR A HELMET
Even a minor crash may result in serious head and brain injury. Statistics show that between 70-80% of all fatal bicycle crashes involve head injuries. Although helmet usage is very low (15-18%), studies have proven that bicycle helmets are 85-88% effective in mitigating total head and brain injuries. - RIDE SINGLE FILE
Riding single file is safest. When cyclists ride two or three abreast, they reduce the room vehicular traffic needs to pass them, increasing the chances of being accidentally struck by a vehicle. - RIDE AS CLOSE TO THE RIGHT EDGE OF THE ROAD AS IS PRACTICAL
Always ride in the same direction as other traffic. Certain conditions allow a bicyclist to move farther to the left: hazards, such as broken glass; drain grates; parked cars; left turns; and passing. Be especially careful by driveways and intersections. - ALWAYS RIDE ONE TO A BIKE
Your bike is harder to balance with another person on it, and a passenger may block your view of what is in front of you. - ALWAYS KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE HANDLEBARS
Use a backpack or a bike carrier to hold your books, lunch or other items. Ride more slowly on wet streets, loose gravel or bumpy roads. Always slow down at an intersection or railroad crossing. - GO WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC
You must obey the rules of the road. These include all traffic signs and signals. Use proper hand signals to communicate your intentions to drivers. Never weave from lane to lane, tailgate or hitch rides on moving cars or trucks. You are a driver now! - WATCH FOR OBSTACLES
Potholes, sewer gratings, loose gravel, and especially railroad tracks can cause you to fall. Before going around an object, look ahead and behind for a break in traffic. Plan your move and signal your intentions. - TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS AT NIGHT
Always have working front and rear lights on your bike if you have to ride at night. Wear additional reflective clothing. Ride in areas that you are familiar with and stay on well lit streets.
Bicycle Policy at Loyola University
Bicycles operated on campus are required to be registered with the Department of Public Safety. Registration is provided at no cost to the owner. Failure to register bicycles that are operated on campus shall result in an immobilization and a $5 fine.
All bicycles are required to be locked to a bicycle rack when parked on campus. Bicycles found unsecured or secured to any structure other than a designated bicycle rack will be taken by University Police Officers for safekeeping. University Police Officers are authorized to cut chains or locks in order to move illegally secured bicycles. The university is not responsible for any damage to bicycles, chains or locks when the bicycles are moved by University Police Officers.
