Scoot Safe this Semester! Learn how to be safe on the roll!

Fall is a perfect time to cycle or scoot around campus. UK is both bikeable and e-scooter friendly, and the university continues to improve its cycling and scooting infrastructure.



However, it’s important to note that the campus is bustling with cyclists, scooters, pedestrians, campus buses, and vehicles – all at the same time. This critical mass makes following safety guidelines especially important when riding bikes and e-scooters. Safety guidelines go beyond etiquette and can impact your personal safety in this busy environment.



Below are some guidelines to follow:

• Always yield to pedestrians. Slow down and scoot over to pass someone on foot and give audible warning. Dismount to pass when sidewalks are crowded or narrow.
• Don’t ride against the direction of traffic and obey all traffic signs and signals.
• Remember that bikes and e-scooters are prohibited on elevated pedestrian walkways and inside buildings.
• Racing, stunt, or trick riding is prohibited on campus.
• Use front and rear lights at night or in low-visibility conditions. Bright or reflective clothing is also recommended, as are helmets and other safety gear.
• Be predictable. Make eye contact with motorists and use hand signals to indicate your intentions.
• UK has a formal policy outlining correct usage and the University’s expectations, so take a few minutes to read the policy and to also review our safety and resources information. 

Please also remember that both e-scooters and bicycles must be parked appropriately when your ride is done. Bike racks are provided all over campus for this purpose, or bikes and e-scooters can be placed upright in a shared mobility area. Don’t hamper access to buildings or sidewalks and don’t leave e-scooters in parking lots where they can interfere with motor vehicle traffic.

 

A map outlining all bike rack locations can be found here.

 

Enjoy the ride this fall, just make sure you’re staying safe at the same time!

 

If you have specific questions about biking or scooting on campus, email UK Transportation Services.