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■ The MBTA allows bikes on all boats at any time and on buses that are equipped with bike racks.
■ Riders may also bring bikes on most subway lines and commuter rail trains during non-peak hours.
■ For more information about taking bikes on the T visit the MBTA website: www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/bikes
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■ Bicycles must be parked only at a bike rack and should never be attached to a handrail, sign, or lightpost.
■ Find other Hubway stations: www.thehubway.com/stations
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MIT POLICE
MIT PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
■ Avoid head injuries by wearinga helmet correctly. The helmet shouldsit flat on the head and the “V” of thestrap should fall just below the ear.
■ Conform to traffic laws: traffic lights; stop signs; crosswalks; pedestrianrights of way.
■ Signal when turning and stopping.
■ At night the law requires a workingwhite headlight in the front anda red taillight or reflectors on therear of your bike.
■ Wear bright and reflective clothingwhen bicycling at night.
■ At traffic lights, stand in front ofor behind a car.
■ Ride in the direction of traffic flow.
■ On Vassar Street, stay in the cycletrack and ride in the direction ofthe arrows.
■ Share the campus pathways withthose walking, in wheel chairs, ordriving service vehicles.
■ Give an audible warning beforepassing a pedestrian.
■ Slow down at crosswalks and letpedestrians cross the cycle track.
Safety and Etiquette
Beware of car doors Signal to others Make eye contact Share the road
■ Never ride a bike inside buildings.
■ In a business area, including HarvardSquare, Central Square, and InmanSquare, a bicyclist must either: walkhis/her bicycle on a sidewalk; ride onthe street; or take an alternate route.
■ Operate your bike in a mannerthat does not endanger propertyor any person. t
■ Lack of knowledge of the laws will notbe accepted as grounds for dismissalof citations or enforcement.
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Obey all rules of the road
Scan the road behind and use a mirror to monitor traffic
Bicycle Security secure your bike properly
■ Use a heavy duty U-lock to secure your bike to a bike rack.
■ Lock the tire and bike frame to a stationary object.
■ Keep your bike locked at all times; even in a dorm or storage area.
■ When locking your bike outdoors, do not lock it to small trees, chain link fences, or lock it to itself. These items can easily be cut or carried away without notice.
■ Never attach your bike to a staircase rail or wheelchair ramp. Use one of the many bicycle racks available throughout the campus.
■ Do not block landscaped areas or impede snow removal.
■ Do not abandon your bicycle. If you are leaving MIT, post your bike on the [email protected] list.
registration helps deter theft
■ Registered bikes are less apt to bestolen and are easier to recover.
■ You can register your bike online atweb.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/bicycle_reg.html
■ A registration sticker will be mailedto you through campus mail.
■ Registration also qualifies forinsurance coverage by some bicyclelock companies.
Always lock the frame and front wheel to a rack. For extra security remove the front wheel and lock it with the frame and rear wheel.
Helpful Resources MIT bike commuter benefitsweb.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/ bicycling_benefits.html
Bicycle registration at MITweb.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/ bicycle_reg.html
Bicycle theft preventionweb.mit.edu/cp/www/biketips.htm
How to wear a bike helmetweb.mit.edu/medical/mithealth/hm83/hm83helmets.htm
Bike safety workshopswww.massbike.org/education
Bike commuter email listhttps://groups.mit.edu/webmoira/list/mitbike
MIT PoliceReport a stolen bike
617-253-1212
Parking & Transportation Office (Dept. of Facilities)Report problems with bike compound, racks, or fix-it station
617-258-6510(after hours) [email protected]
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Dial from a cell phone, pay phone, or off-campus phone
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Types of Bike Paths
Cycle track on Vassar Street
Multi-use path along the Charles River
Bike lane on Mass Avenue
The League of American Bicyclists recognized MIT with a Silver Bicycle Friendly University award for successfully promoting a safe, well-managed bike culture around campus. With this designation, MIT joins a group of 100 bike-friendly colleges and universities in 37 states and Washington, D.C.
Image: League of American Bicyclists
