Monthly Archives: May 2010

Part II: Off-Campus Student and Faculty-Staff Bicycling Behavior (living within 5 mile distance from campus)

Posted on May 20, 2010 by serdogan

Off-campus student commuter bicycling behavior: 22.61% of the respondents live less than 1 mile distance from the campus while 77.39 % live within 1-5 mile distance from campus. 78.17 % of the students never or rarely ride bike to campus … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Results of the Commuter Survey Phase-I on Campus Bicycling

Posted on May 20, 2010 by serdogan

University of Maryland has conducted a Commuter Survey with the partnership of the Department of Transportation Services, the Office of Sustainability, and the Student Affairs Assessment Committee. The survey is conducted in two phases: Phase-I from February 26 to March … Continue reading →

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Headphones while riding

Posted on May 11, 2010 by chrisballard

Remember, it is illegal to wear headphones while riding a bicycle.  Listening to music while riding a bike obstructs the rider’s awareness of his/her environment on the rode.  Awareness is key for safe cycling.  It is dangerous to riders, drivers, and … Continue reading →

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Locking A Bicycle

Posted on May 11, 2010 by chrisballard

Speaking of bike racks, let’s go over how to properly lock a bicycle. When bikes are properly locked they are much less likely to be stolen. Metal U-locks are also stronger than cable locks and much more of a deterrent … Continue reading →

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Bike Week: a look back

Posted on May 11, 2010 by alexcurtin

As many of you know, Bike Week was April 5-9. We here at bikeUMD organized to use the week to spread the news that cyclists were welcome here on campus and to educate current and potential cyclists about safe cycling … Continue reading →

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