Section 8.01 Bicycle Parking, Where Permitted. Bicycles shall be parked, stored or left at the University only in areas specifically designated by the presence of racks or other devices designed for bicycle parking or when designated by the posting of signs indicating the space as a bicycle parking area.
Section 8.02 Signed Areas: Bicycle Parking Prohibited. No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left in an area where signs are posted indicating that bicycle parking is prohibited. Such signs will bear the legend “NO BICYCLE PARKING" or symbols indicating no bicycle parking.
Section 8.03 Blocking Entrances-Exits. No person shall park, store or leave a bicycle in such a manner as to cause said bicycle to block or otherwise impede normal entrance to or exit from any building at the University.
(a) No bicycle shall be parked, stored, or left within six feet of an entrance or exit unless in a bicycle rack, parking device or marked bicycle space provided within that distance.
(b) No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left on any building access or egress ramp.
Section 8.04 Blocking Traffic. No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left so as to block or impede the normal flow of traffic on any highway, roadway, street, alley, sidewalk, mall, patio, and parking area or bicycle path at the University.
Section 8.05 Blocking Ramps And Stairways. No bicycle shall be parked, stored, or left so as to interfere with or impede the normal movement of disabled persons, pedestrians or bicyclists upon ramps, stairways or curb cuts.
Section 8.06 Red Zones. No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left on any street, highway, roadway, alley, bicycle path or parking area adjacent to a curb or cement device that is painted red.
Section 8.07 Parking on Lawns or Other Landscaped Areas. No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left on any lawn or landscaped area except in those areas designed as a bicycle parking area by the presence of racks or other parking devices or signs indicating the area as a bicycle parking area. Bicycles parked in designated parking zones may not extend into landscaped areas.
Section 8.08 Locking To Unauthorized Objects. No bicycle shall be chained or otherwise locked or attached to any handrail, tree, shrubbery, door, signpost, lamp, telephone pole, lamppost, fence, or other object not maintained or designed for the purpose of securing bicycles.
(a) Impounded bicycles in violation: Whenever any bicycle is found in violation of any of the said sections, a Public Safety lock will be secured to that bicycle in violation.
(b) Removal of bicycles in violation: Whenever any bicycle is found in violation of these sections and the owner has not notified the Public Safety Department within 24 hours, the locking device will be removed and the bicycle impounded. The Public Safety Department is authorized to impound bicycles and remove the securing mechanism using whatever reasonable measures are necessary to impound the bicycles. The University is not liable to the owner for the cost of repair, damage or replacement of such parts or components.
(c) Removal or alteration of obstructing bike part: Whenever any bicycle is found in violation of this section, any University personnel authorized to enforce bicycle parking may use whatever reasonable measures necessary to move, alter or remove any part or component of the bicycle which may interfere or impede the normal movement of bicycles, or persons with disabilities or other pedestrians. Employees so authorized to alter a bicycle in this manner and the University shall not be liable to the owner for the cost of repair or replacement of such parts or components. (d) Removal of locks and locking devices: Locks or locking devices left on parking racks or parking devices not securing a bicycle, or left attached to any handrail, tree, shrubbery, door, sign post, lamp or lamp post, telephone pole, fence or other object not maintained or designated for the purpose of securing bicycles may be removed by authorized University personnel. Employees so authorized and the University shall not be liable to the owner of the securing device for the cost of repair or replacement of such securing device.
Section 8.09 Parking or Storing Inside Buildings. No bicycle shall be parked, stored or left in any lobby, hallway or room of any building unless said area is specifically designated for bicycle parking. Designated areas must be in accordance with all Federal, State and local fire and safety regulations. This section is not intended to prohibit the storing or parking of a bicycle in an area by any person to which the area or room has been assigned as that person's office or residence, e.g., a residence hall room or apartment provided it's with mutual consent with your tenant and/or roommate. However, use of any assigned area for bicycle parking or storage may be restricted when, in judgment of the person(s) responsible for the area, movement of the bicycle to or use of the assigned space for bicycle parking or storage interferes with the routine activities normally conducted in the area or creates other problems.
Section 8.10 Authority To Remove Or Impound Bicycles. The University Public Safety Department and any University personnel authorized to enforce bicycle parking are authorized to move, relocate, immobilize or impound any bicycle which:
(a) Blocks or otherwise impedes the normal movement of persons with disabilities and other pedestrians, or equipment using entrances or exits of any University building;
(b) Blocks or otherwise impedes traffic on any street, highway, roadway, path, sidewalk, mall or patio;
(c) Is parked in violation of any of the sections of this chapter;
(d) Appears to be abandoned as evidenced by signs of non-use or neglect;
(e) Is left unlocked or otherwise inadequately secured so as to be at risk of theft or vandalism.
Section 8.11 Bicycle Impound Fee. Any bicycle impounded pursuant to any section of this Chapter shall be stored in a secure facility designated for such purpose. A fee shall be charged to the owner prior to the release of any impounded bicycle. Any bicycle being released must be properly licensed prior to release, unless the owner or his designee can show reasonable proof that the bicycle will not be operated in or on the University. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be retained to support programs related to bicycle safety, bicycle facilities improvement, the security of bicycles or the enforcement of those laws and regulations relating to bicycles or reasonably related matters.
Section 8.12 Unauthorized Storage. No bicycle shall be parked, stored, or left at any residence hall bicycle parking area between the end of spring semester and the beginning of fall semester unless its owner is a current resident or employee at the residence hall where the bicycle is located.
Section 8.13 Temporary "No Parking" Signs. The Director of Public Safety is authorized to erect or place temporary "No Parking" signs on the University when necessary. No bicycle shall be parked or left in violation of such temporary restrictions