| Why do I have
to register my bicycle with Cornell?
- It is a positive means of identifying and
returning your bicycle in case it is lost or stolen.
- Often, insurance policies will not cover
the loss of a bike not
- registered with local authorities.
- The more bikes registered, the more leverage
in obtaining bike lane planning, racks and cycling programs.
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Is there a
charge?
There is no charge to register your bicycle
at Cornell.
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What do I need
to register my bicycle?
Complete an online bicycle
registration card or print out a PDF version of the
registration card and send it to Commuter and Parking
Services at 116 Maple Avenue or the Lost and Found Office at
Barton Hall. You can register your bike over the phone by calling
255-PARK, or by sending an e-mail to transportation@cornell.edu.
You will need the following information: make, model, wheel
size, colors, style and most importantly serial number from
the frame of the bike.
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Where do I
find my serial number?
The serial number is often stamped into the
metal frame on the underside of the bottom bracket (by the pedals),
sometimes on a chainstay, the seat tube or the head tube. Do
not record the model number if you can't find the serial number.
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What do I do
if I don't have a serial number?
If you do not find a stamped/engraved number,
you may go to Cornell Police at Barton Hall for assistance in
having a number engraved.
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Do I have to
register my bicycle with the City of Ithaca or the Village of
Cayuga Heights?
Yes. Local ordinances require that bicycles
operated in the City of Ithaca or in the Village of Cayuga Heights
be licensed.
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What is the
charge?
The non-transferable license cost is 50¢ for either the city or village license, and each is valid for
a prescheduled two-year period or any part thereof.
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Where do I
register my bicycle with the City of Ithaca or the Village of
Cayuga Heights?
Licensing may be done with the Ithaca Police
Department, 120 East Clinton Street, Monday - Friday between
8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., or with the Village of Cayuga Heights
Police Department, 836 Hanshaw Road on Saturdays between 10:00
a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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Where can I
park my bicycle on campus?
- Any bicycle rack.
- In an approved bicycle storage area in a
residence hall.
- In other buildings, only with written permission
from the building coordinator or director.
- Be sure to avoid life safety zones, fire
hydrants, fire lanes, or other emergency zones, as well as service
drives, building entrances, walkways, ramps, and passageways
used for wheelchairs, pedestrians, and emergency or service equipment.
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What kind of
lights are required to ride my bicycle at night?
- A headlight and a taillight are required
by NYS vehicle and traffic law.
- Reflective clothing is strongly recommended.
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Do I have to
wear a helmet when I am riding my bicycle?
State law requires helmets
for bicyclists up to the age of 14, and it is recommended for
all others.
Fact:
Most serious injuries or deaths related to bicycle collisions
are due to head injuries. Consider what you're investing in your
college education; consider your future with head injury.
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Are there special
rules about riding my bicycle on the Cornell campus?
Riding a bicycle on any sidewalk is prohibited
by municipal law. Cornell University has designated some pedestrian
walkways as shared walks. These are marked with yellow diamonds.
Cyclists may ride, but must yield the right of way to pedestrians.
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Are the rules
different than the City of Ithaca's?
All regulations in the City of Ithaca apply
also to the Cornell campus. The City of Ithaca, off-campus, does
not have any designated shared sidewalks.
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Can I ride
against traffic on the road?
No. A bicycle is considered a vehicle by NYS
traffic law. Cyclists must follow the same rules of the road
as motor vehicle drivers.
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What is the
meaning behind the different colored diamonds?
- Yellow diamonds denote a shared pedestrian
walk.
- Red diamonds denote a dismount zone. Cyclists
are not generally permitted to ride on sidewalks. Areas marked
with red diamonds are those areas where special conditions require
re-enforcement of this prohibition.
- White diamonds with a bicycle symbol denote
a lane within a roadway specially reserved for cyclists.
The Cornell bicycle
map illustrates the network of pathways available to cyclists.
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As an in-line
skater, what rules do I follow?
You should follow the same rules as a cyclist
and motorist.
At Cornell University, in-line skaters and
skateboarders are allowed to use shared walks and unmarked sidewalks
with caution and must always yield the right of way to pedestrians.
Skaters are not allowed in dismount zones, marked with red diamonds
or signs. NYS vehicle and traffic law allows in-line skaters
the same rights and privileges to the roadway as cyclists and
motorists and requires in-line skaters to follow the same regulations.
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Are there special
rules for skateboarders?
Skateboarders are not regulated by NYS vehicle
and traffic law. However, campus policy limits their use to marked
shared pathways.
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Where can cyclists
and skaters get more information about cycling and skating on
the Cornell Campus?
- Continue browsing these
web pages. Most bike information can be found here.
- Head over to the CU Bike site.
- Cornell
Police Headquarters, G-2 Barton Hall.
Or, the bike
patrol page.
- The main bike page has
a list of bike links can point you to more sources.
- The Commuter and Parking Services at 116 Maple Avenue is a clearinghouse for numerous publications
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