Bicycle
A vehicle having two or more tandem wheels, propelled solely by human power, upon which any person or persons may ride.

Dismount Zone
An area posted as prohibited for bicycle riding, skateboarding, roller-skating and roller-blading.

Dismount
Getting off and walking beside the bicycle with both feet off the pedals at the same time.

Abandoned Bicycle
One that does not show signs of recent use or owner care; such as being inoperable, unlicensed, unsecured, etc.

Caution Zone
An area in which the bicyclist must show extra caution in reasonable operation due to conditions; such as numbers of pedestrians and/or bicyclists, physical layout/conditions of thoroughfare, hazards etc.

Impoundment
The physical taking and securing of a bicycle by an official of one of the authorized university departments due to violation(s) of these regulations.

Bicycle Lane
A portion of a roadway which has been designated by striping, signing and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.

Bicycle Path
A path physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier.

Bikeway
Any road, path, or way which in some manner is specifically designated as being open to bicycle travel, regardless of whether such facilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes.

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Bicyclists must obey and are protected by the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws while operating a bicycle on the roadway. Cornell Community members' bicycles parked on the University grounds must be registered with Commuter and Parking Services. Bicycle regulations shall be enforced everywhere on University property.

Every Cornell Community member operating a bicycle on University property is subject to these regulations and therefore must obey all University officials. The owner or person to whom a bicycle registration is issued is responsible for any parking and registration violations and associated fines in which the bicycle is involved.

Abandoned bicycles may be picked up and impounded.

The University assumes no responsibility for the care and protection of any bicycle, attached accessories, or contents, at any time the bicycle is operated or parked on campus.

All Cornell Community members parking a bicycle on campus must register the bicycle with Commuter and Parking Services and display the registration sticker on the main frame center post, below the seat post insert. There is no charge to register a bicycle. Registrations are valid indefinitely. Any currently valid registrations or licenses will be honored, provided the owner files the registration information with Commuter and Parking Services. Registrations are not transferable. If a bicycle is stolen, it should be reported immediately to the appropriate law enforcement agency. If ownership changes or the registered bike is destroyed, immediately notify Commuter and Parking Services.

Counterfeiting, altering, defacing, or transferring the registration sticker to another bicycle or person and/or giving false information in any application or hearing are in violation of the Campus Code of Conduct.

10.1.1 City Licensing
Local ordinances require that bicycles operated in the City of Ithaca or in the Village of Cayuga Heights be licensed. The nontransferable license cost 50¢ and is valid for a prescheduled two-year period or any part thereof. Licensing may be done with the Ithaca Police Department, 120 East Clinton Street on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, 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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Bicycle parking is allowed only at bicycle racks or bike storage areas in order to minimize life safety concerns and environmental damage. Bicycles should be locked to bicycle racks in order to promote maximum security. A bicycle may not be parked in a manner as to interfere with Life Safety Zones such as a fire hydrant, fire lane, or other emergency zone or on any service drive, building entrance, driveway, walkway ramp, or any other passageway to which emergency equipment, wheelchairs, pedestrians, or service equipment may need access.

Bicycles may not be parked inside a building without the written permission of the building coordinator or director and then not in public areas or in any place where they may constitute a safety hazard including hallways and stairwells.

A bicycle may not be parked, chained or otherwise attached to trees, plants, or other living objects, railings, fences, posts, signs or trash receptacles. Bicycles may not be parked on the grass or in any other area that is under cultivation.

Any bicycle parked in violation of these regulations or in a manner such as to constitute a safety hazard may be impounded.

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Bicyclists operating on streets must obey the New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws, all applicable traffic control devices, including rules, laws, and signage applicable to bicycles, (see section 8.1).

Bicycles shall be operated only on: pedestrian paths where signed, bikeways and roadways. No person operating a bicycle on University property, including exclusive use bikeways and shared pedestrian sidewalks, shall a) exceed the maximum speed that is reasonable and prudent with respect to visibility, local traffic, weather, and surface conditions that exist at the time or; b) operate in a manner that is likely to endanger the safety of any person or property.

Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way over all others on sidewalks. Bicyclists shall have the right-of-way over all others on any thoroughfare identified for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Bicycle riding on campus is prohibited in the bicycle dismount zone areas.

Police cyclists are exempt from these regulations when such movements are required by the officer on a bicycle.

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Failure to comply with these regulations are violations of the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Traffic and Parking on the Grounds of Cornell University and/or The Campus Code of Conduct and/or the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Laws as applicable.

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Parking and registration violations will be assessed a fine of $5 if paid on or before twenty-one calendar days from the date of the violation and $10 if paid after twenty-one calendar days from the date of the violation.

Life Safety violations will be assessed a fine of $10 if paid on or before twenty-one calendar days from the date of the violation and $15 if paid after twenty-one calendar days from the date of violation.

Fines for New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations will be assessed by the appropriate municipal traffic court. Fines for dismount violations and other Campus Code of Conduct violations will be assessed by the Judicial Administrator.

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Parking tickets:

1) Fines shall be paid; or

2) the recipient may register the bicycle as an alternative for "No Bicycle Registration" violations only; or

3) the recipient may appeal the citation in accordance with the appeal procedure outlined in Section 7.2. Nonpayment of fines may result in loss of parking privileges and/or administrative action.

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Violation of any bicycle and/or traffic regulation may result in the assessment of fines, impounding of the bicycle, and/or filing of criminal charges.

Whenever a bicycle is found in violation of these regulations, any Cornell Police officer, Life Safety officer, Commuter and Parking Services personnel or other person authorized by the Director of the Cornell Police Department may remove the securing mechanism, if necessary, to impound the bicycle. The University shall not be liable to the owner of the securing device or owner of the bicycle for the cost of repair or replacement of such securing device.

Impounded bicycles will be stored at the Cornell Police Department. Release of an impounded bicycle requires proof of registration, ownership and the proper release form from the designated campus agency.

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