1. CheckavailabilityontheTischLibrarywebsite.

2. GotoTischcirculation,signawaiver(firsttimeborrower)andcheckoutakeyandhelmet(encouraged).

3. Bikesmaybekeptforupto8hours,orovernightifyoucheckitoutlateenoughintheday.

4. Whenreturningyourbike,youMUSTreturnthekeytothecirculationdesk.NOkeysinthedropbox.

5. Latefinesare$1/hour.Youwillbeheldresponsibleforanydamages(excludingwear-and-tear)incurredwhilethebikeischeckedoutinyourname.

Bikingat Tufts

Your guide to getting around campus

on two wheels

Resourcesfor cyclists

TuftsBikesisastudent-runbikesharewithafleetof30bicyclesavailableforFREErentalthroughtheTischLibrarycirculationdesk.Allbikesareequippedwithfrontandrearlightsforyoursafety,andhelmetsareavailableforcheckout.BikesarelocatedoutsideofTischLibraryandontheUpperCampusCenterPatio.Bikes can be checked out by all students, faculty and staff with a current ID who are over 18.

How To Use The Bike Share

Take a Ride with

Got your own bike?

TuftsBikeshasafullyequippedbikerepairshoplocatedintheCraftsCenterinthebasementofLewisHall.Visitwww.TuftsBikes.com foropenshophoursandtohearaboutopportunitiesformechanicsclassesandmore.BringinyourbikeduringopenshophoursandaTuftsBikesmechanicwillhelpfixit,orborrowtoolstodoyourownrepairs.

If you are looking for a new bike or bike accessories, here are a few bike shops near the Tufts Medford campus:

Bike Boom(usedbicycles),DavisSquareThe Bicycle Exchange,PorterSquare

Paramount Bicycle Repair,BallSquareACE Wheelworks,Somerville

JRA Cycles,MedfordBroadway Bicycle School,Cambridge

STOP

Tufts Bikes

Traffic signalsare for bicyclists too. avoid the right hook. Avoid passing motor vehicles on the right. Don’t be invisible. Use lights.

look anD signal before turning. Always look behind to see if it is clear.Beware of the door zone. Sidewalks are for walking.

Don’T swerve. Ride in a straight, predictable line. Take the lane when necessary. Stay in the center.ride single file. Pass buses on the left.

Turn lefT as a vehicle woulD. Yield to pedestrians and pass them with care. always wear a helmet. wear bright colors!

“Give me your tired, your poor, your broken bikes yearning to ride free!”

Tufts Bikes Mechanics

sustainability.tufts.edu

The City of Somerville is part of Hubway, the Metro Boston bike share system. Visit http://www.thehubway.com/ for updates on planned stations for Union, Davis and Powder House Squares.

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GranoffMusic Center

Aidekman ArtsCenter

Mayer Campus Center

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Houston Ballou

Dowling

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Bike Racks

Suggested Bike route

MTBA

Bike lanes or sharrows

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Tufts Bikes

Joey stop

Zipcar

Be sure to register

your bike with the TUPD! For details on bike

safety and theft prevention, visit http://publicsafety.tufts.edu/police/crime-

prevention/bicycle-security/

CommuterBasics

share The roaD. Bikes must follow the same road rules as vehicles.

signals anD signs. Use visible hand signals before turns. Obey all stop signs and traffic lights.

safeTy. Be visible and wear a helmet. Travel wiTh a rouTe in minD.

Consider traffic, distance, weather and road widths.

Bike Parking. Always lock your bike to a rack or immovable object.

mainTenance. Make sure your bike is in working condition.

weaTher. Use fenders and rain gear to keep out the rain. Wind proof for cold days.