Bike at UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to becoming a bicycle-friendly campus. Bikes are a convenient way to get around, park close to buildings and keep fit.
In Texas, bicycles are considered vehicles. That means cyclists must follow the same rules of the road as cars, with a few exceptions.
Cyclists must:
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Ride at safe speeds.
- Ride as near as possible to the right curb.
- Use hand and arm signals.
- Keep at least one hand on handle bars at all times.
- Never ride against the flow of traffic.
- Give an audible warning when passing pedestrians or other cyclists.
- Have a white light in front and red reflector or light in the rear of the bike for night riding.
- Ride two abreast, but form a single line in congested traffic conditions.
Also know that cyclists should always wear a helmet and that bikes should be equipped with a mirror.
Bicycles must be registered with University Village. Students have the opportunity to register bicycles at move-in, or anytime at either the University Village Information Center or the Residence Hall Front Desk.
Due to safety concerns, bikes found in hallways, breezeways, stairways, blocking public access or exits will be removed and impounded. Additionally, bicycles that are not registered will be considered to be abandoned and therefore removed and impounded.
In the event of a collision, the cyclist is liable for pedestrian injuries and/or property damage. Be careful always.
To protect your bike from theft, get a good lock with a cable and properly secure it to a bike rack. Bicycles may not be secured to trees, shrubs or plants, stairways, walkways, handrails, light standards or sign posts.
Bike racks are located near every residence hall and apartment building, with more than 500 bike-parking slots and 57 racks to cover housing areas.
On campus, bike racks can be found near an entrance at every building, though not always at a building's main entrance. There are 30 bike racks offering 460 parking slots.
For more information on safe and lawful biking, please refer to the Texas Drivers' Handbook.
