The University bureaucracy has left us free, up until now, to peacefully pedal to class. Better fix that. In its ever-expanding empire of rules, regulations and red tape, the University has taken it upon itself to ban bicycling in many locations on Grounds. I agree that bicyclists must realize the paramount importance of safety. Sidewalks are indeed made for pedestrians and not bikes.
Bikes belong on the road.
The right side of the road, for that matter. Bikers must realize that scaring people in crosswalks and on sidewalks is asinine, and zipping around buses is a death wish, and thus it is imperative that they take certain safety measures. Also, University Architect's Office Spokeswoman Mary Hughes is absolutely correct in her assertion that the Bryan Hall passageway and the lower level of the Rotunda are entirely inappropriate places for bicycles. Tightly enclosed spaces are not good areas for bikes and pedestrians to meet. The University should advocate responsible biking on Grounds and leave it at that.