Safety Announcement for Personal Scooter and Bicycle Riders on Campus
Attention, scooter and bicycle riders! To keep our pedestrian-friendly campus safe for everyone, please follow these important safety guidelines:
- Yield to Pedestrians: Pedestrians always have the right of way. Slow down and be cautious in high-traffic areas, especially near crosswalks and building entrances.
- Obey Road Signs and Signals: Just like cars, scooters and bicycles must follow all campus road signs, stop signs, and traffic signals. These rules are in place for your safety.
- Maintain Safe Speeds: Stick to a moderate speed, particularly in congested areas or near pedestrians. Slow down in zones with heavy foot traffic.
- Use Designated Paths: Ride only on marked bike lanes or shared-use paths where available. Avoid sidewalks unless they’re designated for scooter or bike use. Bicycles and Scooters are not permitted in the tunnels.
- Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings. Watch for pedestrians, other riders, and vehicles, and avoid distractions like using your phone or wearing headphones while riding.
- Park Responsibly: Always park in designated bike or scooter racks. Don’t block sidewalks, building entrances, or pedestrian paths. Secure bicycle and scooter compounds are also available for a fee. Bicycle Compounds – Parking Services (carleton.ca)
- Wear Helmets: Protect yourself by wearing a helmet at all times.
- Register your bike. Protect your bike by using the Ottawa bicycle registry program, 529 Garage, overseen by Ottawa Police. Bike registration to reduce theft and help recovery | 529 Garage (project529.com)
By following these guidelines, you help create a safer campus environment for everyone. Thank you for riding responsibly!
Please refer to the following policy for more information: Bicycle-EBikes-Rollerblade-Scooter-Skateboard-Policy.pdf (carleton.ca)