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Bike Registration
bike registration

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • MGT 448 - Bicycle Friendly Campus Project

BFU Student Facebook Group
Bicycle Fix-It Station

"Students involvement in Bicycle Friendly University effort"

Hi David, Heres the outline that we are doing for our project:

1. Communication on campus

a. Flyers on bicycle racks around campus about bicycle safety

b. Brochures to students (new students during orientation) [IN WORK]

c. Facebook page [created a Facebook group called Bicycle Friendly University NMSU.

The Bicycle Friendly University NMSU Facebook group is at:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/449921685076420/  or
searching for "Bicycling Friendly University NMSU" or "Groups at NM State".

2. Organizing bicycle events [IN WORK]

a. Bicycle ride for Earth Day (possible regularly announced bike rides on campus)

b. Sustainable bicycle education class on campus
c. Bicycle incentive programs (ways to reward students for riding bikes on campus, possible raffles?)

3. Support effort to be accepted by the League of American Bicyclists

a. Collect data about bicycle usage on campus (surveys through Facebook, counting bicyclists on campus)

b. created a FLYER that will be handed out to new students during registration.

Thanks, Matt

Bicycle Fix-it Station
Bicycle Fix-It Station

On Feb 14, a bicycle fix-it repair station was installed on west side of Corbett. 

The self-help station can be used for minor bicycle repairs.  

More details . . .

 

 

 

 

Bicycle Commuting Tips
easy commuting

  • Commuting Tips & Tricks

Commute by bike!

It's fun, it's fast, it's easy,

 

  • it saves money, reduces global warming, and
  • keeps you healthy and happy, too!

Here are some commmuting tips and tricks to

keep you happy and get you there safe

(courtsey of Ride on Sports)

 

 

 

 

Local Mountain Bicycle Ride
Local mountain rides

  • Local rides

Description of local mountain bike rides to/on

1. A-Mountain [Tortugas Mountain],

2. Dona Ana Mountains,

3. Robledo Mountains,

4. Sierrs Vista Trail(s)

Details at local mountain bike rides (courtsey of Outdoor Sports)

 

 

 

Ride & Bike

  • NMSU, DACC students receive free RoadRunner Transit bus rides & can take their bike.

Now, you can take the RoadRUNNER Transit bus with your bike to NMSU, DACC Central and DACC East Mesa Campuses.  Current NMSU and DACC students can ride any RoadRUNNER Transit bus during the 2012-2013 academic year (August 20, 2012 - May 11, 2013) - no fare required! Students only need to present their current valid school ID each time they ride the bus.

RoadRUNNER Announcement

DACC Announcement

2012-08-17 NMSU Announcement

 

 

NMSU Bike Facilities Map
NMSU bike facilities

  • NMSU Campus Bicycle Facilities Map 

Map images showing the bicycle facilities, bike racks and routes are at http://goo.gl/LbEIi - Static display

http://bit.ly/VwiuU0 - Interactive map

 

Map provided by Department of Geography's SpARC (Spatial Applications Research Center) 

Currently we are requesting that the bike facilities be added to the NMSU beta map at http://maps.nmsu.edu/


Las Cruces Transit Routes  CLC link  route20  

 

 

 

  • Bicycling advocacy & reminders information added to ANMSU 'feed' for display screens

The Bicycle Safety Committee is adding bicycling advocacy and reminder to ANMSU's feeds for the display screens placed in Corbett Center, Campus Health and various campus housing facillities.

This information is to promote safe use of bikes on campus streets and walkways.

Operation on Street

- Same rights/rules (Bikes are vehicles)
- Go with flow (ride with traffic)


- Be predictable, hand signals
- Cyclist ride bright
- Ride smart equip
- Keep clear of car doors

Use on campus walkways

- Crosswalks for Pedestrians
- Yield! Pedestrians Rule
- Thanks for using your bell

Bicycle security

- Bicycle security
- Bike stolen?

NMSU Bicycle Friendly (plate) NMSU BFU #1  ####2

Link to Survey data on bike traffic violations
Link to Recent bike citations (Fall 2012 citations);

 

SAFETY GUIDE FOR CAMPUS BICYCLE USE

Share the roadway and walkways

Slow down when riding near pedestrians

Ride predictably & signal your intentions

Follow traffic laws on roads and sidewalks

Park & secure your bike in a bike rack

Wear a bicycle helmet and avoid collisions

 

For more details, please see our safety videos on bicycles,
cart and pedestrians safety (under Education [E2])

 

From locking your bike to fixing a flat tire, you'll find all sorts of useful information inside this Student Cycling in Chicago booklet at http://www.chicagobikes.org/pdf/student_cycling_chicago.pdf

bike smarts

A tutorial, available online [above link] or as a 46-page booklet to help increase your safety and confidence while bicycling.

Introduction

Off to a Good Start

Where to Ride on the Road

Riding Through Intersections

Getting Across Non-standard Intersections

Steer Out of Trouble

Using Your Brakes

Riding in Groups

Riding in Rain and Darkness

Ways to deal with Tough Situations

Riding with Confidence

 

  • FHWA Bicycle & Pedestrian Program

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Program of the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Human Environment promotes bicycle and pedestrian transportation use, safety, and accessibility. The site provides information about the amount of federal funding spent on pedestrian and bicycle projects in your state, available federal funding sources, existing legislation, and guidance about accessible design. FHWA also sponsors resources such as the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center to provide information on a wide variety of engineering, encouragement, education, and enforcement topics. More . . .

 

 

 

 

 

  • Bicycling for Short Trips: Good for You and the Environment
    Mat's Commute  A video about the benefits of bike commuting
    from Bikes Belong on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

  • Vélib - Paris bike rental system

 

 

Boulder Bike Story from Bikes Belong on Vimeo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Bicyclist Safety Tip: Walkers Go First:

No question about it “ if you run into a pedestrian while riding your bike, someone is going to get hurt" (probably both of you).  New Mexico and most states law says that bicycles are vehicles and pedestrians aren’t. You must yield to pedestrians when riding on the street, in crosswalk, and on the sidewalk.  Yield the right of way and give an audible signal before overtaking and passing any pedestrian.  More bicyclist and motorist safety tips for better cycling at http://massbike.org/srsr/tips/bike-tips/

 

 

 

  • August 6, 2011, The B's, the PreRide Checklist and the sign S's

- Be bright. Be visible. Be safe.

 

- PreRide checklist

 

 

 

Hit by another bicyclist "... fractured my femur (and) ... smashed my head on the pavement, ... had I not been wearing a helmet at that point, I would either be dead or permanently disabled."  . . . Video

 

Videos on European pedestrian & bicyclist safety.  Start in Bern, Switzerland at http://bit.ly/qyCfZ7

 

Courtesies for Shared-Use Paths and Trails:

  • Yield to slower users, especially children
  • Obey speed limits posted for the safety of all users.
  • Clearly announce when passing: “On your left” or “Passing on your left”
  • Stay as close to the right as possible, except when passing and avoid hazards.

 

 Bicyclists:  Principles of Traffic Law

  1. Be visible: reflectors, lights, bright colored clothing, reflective safety vest
  2. First come, first served
  3. Drive on the right-hand side of the road
  4. Yield to crossing traffic and when changing lanes
  5. Position yourself in the appropriate travel lane at intersections according to the direction you are going; right turn, forward or left turn
  6. Position yourself in your lane according to your speed

 

ABC Quick Check

Before you go for a ride, be sure to perform the ABC Quick Check:

A is for air – be sure your tires are properly inflated.

B is for brakes – do they provide enough stopping power, front and rear?

C is for cranks, chain and cassette – are they properly lubricated and clean?

Quick is for the wheel quick releases – be sure they are closed.

Check is for the final overall inspection before beginning your bike ride.

 

Texas Bicycle Laws

  1. Ride in the same direction as traffic
  2. Obey all traffic signs and signals
  3. Use hand signals for turning and stopping
  4. Maintain brakes capable of making the braked wheel skid
  5. At least one hand on the handle bars at all times
  6. One rider per saddle
  7. At night, white light on front and red reflector or red light on back

 

Resources for Walking & Bicycling Safely

 

Bicycle Safety Information (web links)

  • The Bicycle Safety Guide: nice summary of web links from Austrialian Guardian Insurance on Bicycle Safety: Riding Tips; Bike Equipment; Helmets; & Safety for Kids  (posted Feb 2011)

 

Bicyclist & Pedestian Statistics, Info, & Organizations

 

Around 33,000 people die in car crashes in the U.S. each year.
About 1 in 41 is a bicyclist.

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