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SJSU officials re-examine bike policy
Erin Keilah Chin
Issue date: 5/11/06 Section: News
The proposed policy classifies vehicles into two categories: non-motorized vehicles and motorized vehicles. A non-motorized vehicle is a device that can be propelled by human power. A motorized vehicle is a wheeled device that a person can ride, and that is powered or partially powered by an electrical or internal combustion engine.
Along with making a clearer policy that would be easier to understand and follow, PD 90-01 referenced buildings that no longer exist.
"There have been many changes to our campus since that policy was put into affect," Roper said. "For example, the closure of San Salvador to cars and traffic and the building of the new campus/public library. We need a policy that takes these changes, as well as others, into consideration."
The proposed policy states, "The purpose of this policy is to regulate and promote the safe use of non-motorized vehicles on campus grounds. By allowing the use of non-motorized vehicles on campus, the University is encouraging community members to reduce its dependence on motor vehicles. This reduces traffic congestion, pollution, parking demand and the consumption of fossil fuels."
Roper said that SJSU is a community within the larger community of the city of San Jose. She said she hopes the new bicycle policy will help to welcome people in the San Jose community to the SJSU community.
"Hopefully, this new policy will help to reflect and encourage community," Roper said.
With this new bicycle policy, there will be designated dismount areas around the campus.
"(Designated dismount areas) are areas that will be posted letting the bike riders know they need to walk their bike in that area between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday," Roper said. "PTTAC recommends the inner area around the student union being a designated dismount area because of the amount of foot traffic between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m."
She said that instead of having a policy that stated specific locations where riding is restricted, the proposed policy states that the restricted areas will be marked so that there is no confusion.
Along with making a clearer policy that would be easier to understand and follow, PD 90-01 referenced buildings that no longer exist.
"There have been many changes to our campus since that policy was put into affect," Roper said. "For example, the closure of San Salvador to cars and traffic and the building of the new campus/public library. We need a policy that takes these changes, as well as others, into consideration."
The proposed policy states, "The purpose of this policy is to regulate and promote the safe use of non-motorized vehicles on campus grounds. By allowing the use of non-motorized vehicles on campus, the University is encouraging community members to reduce its dependence on motor vehicles. This reduces traffic congestion, pollution, parking demand and the consumption of fossil fuels."
Roper said that SJSU is a community within the larger community of the city of San Jose. She said she hopes the new bicycle policy will help to welcome people in the San Jose community to the SJSU community.
"Hopefully, this new policy will help to reflect and encourage community," Roper said.
With this new bicycle policy, there will be designated dismount areas around the campus.
"(Designated dismount areas) are areas that will be posted letting the bike riders know they need to walk their bike in that area between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday," Roper said. "PTTAC recommends the inner area around the student union being a designated dismount area because of the amount of foot traffic between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m."
She said that instead of having a policy that stated specific locations where riding is restricted, the proposed policy states that the restricted areas will be marked so that there is no confusion.
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