Cycling is a healthy, convenient, and environmental responsible transportation alternative. There are several designated bike paths, trails, and routes throughout Charlottesville that make it safe and convenient for cyclists. Check the SMART Transportation Map created by the Green Grounds Student Organization, the Office of the University Architect and the TDM division of the Department of Parking and Transportation to view the available bike routes around grounds.
SMART Transportation MapDuring Earth Week 2011, Parking and Transportation installed a Bike Fix-It Station outside of Clark Hall. The Bike Fix-It Station allows cyclists to make adjustments and repairs on their bikes to keep them in proper and safe working order. The station is free for use.
The Bike Fix-It Station features the following equipment:
Please call 434-924-1378 (e-mail jcm9ec@virginia.edu) to report any damage or missing equipment. We encourage your feedback on this new installation. Please e-mail Jon Monceaux at jcm9ec@virginia.edu with any questions or comments.
Check out our Sustainability@PandT blog post about the installation and to cast your vote on where we should install another station.
Bike Fix-It StationIn March of 2011, the Green Grounds Group partnered with the U.Va Library to make bike pumps available at the Fine Arts Library and the Clemons Library. Cyclists can "check-out" the pumps just like they would a library book with their valid U.Va for up to 3 hours.
Parking and Transportation partners with community organizations and local bike shops to offer bike safety and maintenance education periodically throughout the year. Learning opportunities are posted on the Parking and Transportation website.
Cyclists are encouraged to check out our Community Cycling Resources page for information about local organizations, shops, and advocacy groups in the area.
"The University of Virginia, in support of its Security Policy to maintain a safe and secure atmosphere for the community of students, faculty, staff and visitors to the Grounds, is committed to establishing an environment that encourages the proper use and parking of bicycles on the Grounds.
Encouraging the use of bicycles by members of the University community underscores the value of biking as an environmentally sound mode of transportation as well as the need to educate persons about the rights of those on bicycles. At the same time, the University must maintain a safe environment for pedestrians approaching, entering and utilizing buildings on the Grounds. It is important the bicyclists ride safely on sidwalks where permitted, and use bicycle racks for parking to ensure that their bicycles do not impede passage into or from buildings in emergency situations. It is also important that bicycles not be locked to railings constructed for persons with disabilities or locked to trees, bushes, or crowd control chains/fences in order to avoid damage to the Grounds.
Procedures: Given that bicycles are a form of transportation, the Department of Parking and Transportation is responsible for the issuance and administration of University bicycle regulations governing appropriate use and storage of bicycles.
The University Police Department provides an opportunity for individuals to voluntarily register their bicycles as a passive anti-theft device."
Impounded Bicycles: Bicycles that are not properly stored, as described in the University Bicycle Policy (above), will be impounded by the Department of Parking and Transportation. Impounded bicycles may be picked up at the Parking and Transportation Office during regular operating hours at a fee of $25.00 per impounded bicycle.
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