Bike Safety — Helmets and Headlights

We all want to be safe. That means watching out for one another.

Sidewalks are paved for walkers, not bicyclists. It can be dangerous to ride through crowds of pedestrians on busy sidewalks, so don't do it.

This is a City of Minneapolis law, not just a University rule. "No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within a business district ..." The University of Minnesota Police will write out citations for bicyclists riding on the sidewalks, so be aware.

Feel free to walk your bike on any sidewalk around campus. When riding, use bike lanes and be cautious and courteous around pedestrians. Make their day — as well as yours.

Learn about Helmets and Headlights

Learn about bike boxes on campus

"Safety Is Easy, The Pavement Is Hard"

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The U of M recently launched their 2011 safety campaign on campus. See more