SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU
You are an important part of building a safe micromobility
culture on campus. Together we can create a healthy
environment for pedestrians, cyclists, scooter operators,
and motorists alike.
While micromobility vehicles have been on campus for
years, their numbers have increased significantly – and now
many are motorized. We have experienced a dramatic rise
in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents and
near-misses involving micromobility vehicles.
Do your part, Terps! Safety starts with YOU.
WHAT IS MICROMOBILITY?
Micromobility vehicles are a range of lightweight, low-speed vehicles driven by users, such as bikes, e-scooters and skateboards.
SAFE SCOOTING & CYCLING STARTS WITH YOU
- Ride on the road, in the direction of traffic.
- On campus streets, position yourself in the center of the lane and avoid riding in the “door zone”, the shoulder, or in a driver’s blind spot. Follow shared pavement markings for guidance.
- If you must use a sidewalk to access your destination, dismount your scooter/bike and walk.
- Obey traffic signals, stop at stop signs, and stay in your lane.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Keep your eyes on the road and stay alert.
- Be aware of your surroundings and do not wear headphones while riding.
- Leave 3 feet between yourself and another vehicle when passing.
- Be predictable, be visible and use hand signals when turning.
- One micromobility vehicle, one operator. Do not ride with extra passengers.
Wear a helmet. - Be visible. Equip your vehicle with front and rear lights. Wear something light or reflective after dark.
SAFE DRIVING STARTS WITH YOU
- Share the road.
- Slow down! Obey the speed limit and road signs.
- Look out! Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Look for micromobility operators before opening your door.
- Be patient: No tailing, honking, shouting, or trying to squeeze by.
- Allow at least 3 feet when passing bikes or e-scooters.
- Do not drive distracted or impaired.
SAFE WALKING STARTS WITH YOU
- Look up and stay alert.
- Walk on sidewalks.
- Cross at street corners, use crosswalks, and wait for the walk signal.
- Be aware of your surroundings. If you’re wearing headphones keep the volume low.
- Be visible. Wear something light or reflective after dark.