\section{Bicycle Policy}

\begin{enumerate}
\item Bicycles should be secured to a bike rack every time they must be left unattended on campus, even if it is to be left for a moment.

\item Bicycles shall not be locked, secured, or otherwise parked to handrails, fences, trees, trip rails, or to, or in any other location that, in any manner, obscures the free ingress/egress of any building, stairway, pathway, or in such a manner as to interfere with the access to facilities as required by the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act.

\item Locking Devices and Methods.

\begin{enumerate}
\item The U-shaped Kryptonite-type bicycle locks appear to be among the best type of locking devices.

\item When physically possible secure the main frame to the security rack.

\item If wheels are of the quick-release type, attempt to secure lock through the security rack, the bike frame and the wheel. If necessary, use an additional lock with a long shackle or a cable and lock to secure all the parts together.

\item If the bicycle is equipped with a quick-release seat adjustment, consider removing the seat and taking it with you.

\item Never secure a bicycle to an object which can, itself, be disassembled, cut or removed.

\item Use the bicycle security racks on the inner campus.
\end{enumerate}

\end{enumerate}

\section{E. Enforcement}

In order to preserve the intent and the integrity of any policy there must always be a means to ensure compliance. The University's Division of Public Safety Police Department is charged with enforcement action.

\begin{enumerate}
\item Parking and securing of Bicycles. Owners or operators of bicycles parked in violation of Para. D., section 2, of this policy will be subject to the following sanctions:

\begin{enumerate}
\item UPPD officers will confiscate the bicycle by removal to their headquarters or by adding a UPPD lock.

\item A confiscated bicycle will be released upon proof of ownership and the payment of a \$5 fee. For a second confiscation in the same academic year (September 1 to August 31) a fee of \$15 will apply.

\item Third and subsequent confiscations in the same academic year will generate a report to the appropriate University authority with a request for sanction(s). A \$25 fee will apply.

\item A pattern of noncompliance extending over multiple academic years will be addressed by the Commissioner of the Division of Public Safety, with those University officials deemed most appropriate to bring about compliance.

\item When the bicycle is also parked in violation of the Vehicle Code or City Ordinance the officer may, at his/her discretion, issue a Parking Violation Report or a Traffic Citation each of which requires payment of a fine and costs to civil authorities.
\end{enumerate}

\item Operation of Bicycles When/Where Prohibited

\begin{enumerate}
\item Cycles operated in violation of Para. C, sections 1, 2, \& 3, of this policy qualify under the Vehicle Code for issuance of a Traffic Citation.

\item Violation as in a. immediately above, could also qualify for issuance of a Non-Traffic Criminal Citation under City Ordinances. Only one of these can be issued for the same offense. Normally the Traffic Citation will be used.

\item In addition, disregard for traffic control devices, operation of the bicycle in such a manner as to be considered reckless, or to reasonably be considered to have caused damage or injury by negligent operation are some of the more common provisions of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code which will also qualify for the issuance of a Traffic Citation.

\item All citations require payment of a fine and costs to civil authorities upon conviction.
\end{enumerate}

\end{enumerate}

Appropriate authorities are:

\begin{enumerate}
\item JIO for undergraduate students.
\item Dean of a School for graduate students.
\item Office of the Provost for faculty.
\item Department Director w/copy to Vice President of Human Resources for employees.
\end{enumerate}

(Source: Almanac, October 22, 2002 (http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/v49/n09/bike\_policy.html))