Law School
Admissions
16
of Business
Building
OAKLAND
48
16 WH ea il ll l
Hill St.
Parking
Structure
Wyly
Hall
60
Sports
Coliseum
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Elbel
Building
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8
BENJAMIN
Buhr
Elbel
Field
8
Boyer
12
HOOVER
16
10
Hoover
6
GREENE
6
12
Institute of
Cont. Legal
Education (ICLE)
PA U L I N E
1032 Greene
Building
18
8
8
22
Keen
Arena Weidenbach
Hall
Intramural
Sports
Canham
Natatorium
Revelli
Hall
Annex
Administrative
Services
Physical
Properties
126 E Hoover
MARY
SYBIL
DIVISION
Fletcher Hall
8
58
Hoover
Heating
Plant
ARCH
Hartwig
Athletics
Maintenance
Ross
Academic
Center
Facilities
Services
Building A
8
8
18
Fisher Baseball
Stadium
Facilities Services Plant
Building B
Storage #1
Plant
Storage #2
MAIN
KEECH
North Plaza
Building A
North Plaza
Building B
Indoor
Track
Building
Plant
Storage #3
Wilpon Baseball &
Softball Complex
Yo s t I c e
Arena
Indoor
Hitting
Facility
MCKINLEY
Facilities Services
Building C
6
S TAT E
outfield
stands
Alumni
Field
KIPKE
Transportation
Services
32
10
Softball
Service
Schembechler
Hall
Michigan
Stadium
Junge
Champions
Center
Crisler
Arena
8
20
Player
Development
Center for
Intercollegiate
Basketball
Oosterbaan
Field House
6
6C a mSpeur vs i cSeasf e t y
DEWEY
football
practice fields
Al Glick
Field House
Building (CSSB)
Legend
Bike parking spaces
10
Covered bike parking spaces
football
practice fields
S TA D I U M
City bike lane
Field Hockey stands
GRANGER
City shared use lane
City shared use pathway
Facility notes
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University of Michigan property
Ocker
Field
City of Ann Arbor property
Ferry Field
Locker Rooms
Cart Shed
City of Ann Arbor road
mi
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/
5m
Golf Clubhouse
University of Michigan road
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
UNIVERSITY PLANNER’S OFFICE 1.20.12
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Bicycling Guide: South Campus
Miles
Bicycles on Campus
Bicycle Safety
Bicycles are required to be registered with the City of Ann
Arbor. This may be done in person on the 2nd floor of
City Hall. For more information please contact the City
Clerk’s Office at 734-794-6140.
YES NO
LEFT
YES
Ride with Traffic
Motorists are not looking for bicyclists
riding on the wrong side of the road.
State law requires that cyclists ride
with the flow of traffic.
YES
Bike Racks
Bicycles should only be parked at designated bike racks and
should not be taken into U-M buildings. Bicycles parked such
that they block sidewalks or roadways are subject to citation
and impoundment. To inquire about lost, stolen or impounded
bicycle please contact U-M DPS at (734) 763-1131. For offcampus inquiries contact The City of Ann Arbor Police’s Nonemergency line at 734-794-6911.
YES
Signal Your Turns
Hand signals are required by state
law to alert motorists, pedestrians and
other bikers of your intentions.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Please note: Bike racks in front of academic buildings and
offices are intended for short-term use. Bike racks outside of
dorms may be used for long-term parking.
YES
LEFT
LEFT
RIGHT
RIGHT
View From Behind
YES
YES
YES
City of Ann Arbor
The City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Bicycle Map is
available.
http://www.a2gov.org
YES NO
getDowntown
The getDowntown program provides information regarding
commuting opportunities in Ann Arbor.
734-214-0100
http://www.getdowntown.org
YIELD
TO
PEDS
YIELD
TO
Washtenaw County
The Parks and Recreation Commission provides the Borderto-Border Trail Map covering East Ann Arbor to Wayne
County. http://www.ewashtenaw.org
YES NO
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
UNIVERSITY PLANNER’S OFFICE
Wear a Helmet
RIGHTrequired by law, a properly fitted helmet is essential
LEFT
While
not
safety gear. Helmets should be worn such that they cover
the forehead and are above the eyebrows. Helmets should
fit snugly and not move around while riding.
Watch for Cars Pulling Out
Always assume that motorists do not see you. Keep an
eye out for cars pulling into traffic from parking spaces,
driveways
YIELDand intersecting streets.
TO
Yield to Pedestrians
When operating on a shared use trail or
sidewalk, bicyclists must yield the right
of way to pedestrians and shall give an
audible signal before overtaking and
passing a pedestrian.
WatchPEDS
for Hazards
Watch out for sewer grates, slippery manhole covers, oily
pavement, snow and ice. Cross railroad tracks at right
angles. It is not necessary to use a bike lane or paved
YIELD if hazards such as debris and poor pavement
shoulders
TO
conditions make it unsafe.
Keep to the Right and Ride Only Two
Abreast
Bicyclists should keep as far to the right
as practicable, moving left to avoid
hazards and to position themselves in
the appropriate designated through or
turn lanes. No more than two bicyclists
should ride side by side in a public
roadway.
Bells and Horns
It is recommended that a bicycle be equipped with a bell
or other device capable of giving a signal audible from a
distance of at least 100 feet.
YES NO
Additional Resources
Ride in a Straight
Line and Avoid Car
YIELD
TO
Doors
Parked cars opening doors can seriously
injure cyclists. Keep at least an open car
door distance away from parked cars
and ride in a straight line where there are
gaps between parked cars.
YES
YES
YES
YES
RIGHT
RIGHT at Night
LEFT Lights
Use
Michigan State law requires a front white light visible for
500 feet and a rear red reflector visible for 600 feet. A
flashing red light in the rear is recommended. Bright and
reflective clothing is recommended at all times of the day
and night.
YES
Bike Lockers
Bike lockers are a safe and easy solution for storing your bike
throughout the year. Lockers can be found at spots around
UMHS and at Wolverine Tower. The lockers are available
for lease at a nominal fee plus a refundable key deposit. To
request a bike locker, contact Parking Customer Services at
[email protected].
Make Left Turns Safely
There are two ways to make a left turn.
First, like a car: signal, move into the
left-turn lane and then turn. Second,
like a pedestrian: ride straight across the
intersection to the far side crosswalk and
wait for the pedestrian signal to cross the
street in the crosswalk. When using the
YIELD
second method,
care should be given
TO
when merging
PEDSback with traffic.
Be Predictable
Operating a bicycle as a vehicle makes your movements
more predictable to others and improves safety for
everyone.
YES
•
Bicycle wheels, especially quick release wheels, should
be secured to the frame or rack when locking the bicycle
to deter theft.
YES
•
Rights and Responsibilities
In general, bicyclists on public roadways have the same
rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are
subject to the same state laws and local ordinances.
For everyone’s safety observe these bicycling rules and
safety tips.
YES
Basics
Biking has all the health and environmental benefits of
walking, with the added plus that you get where you’re going
a lot faster. Here are some important things to remember
before riding your bike.
• Invest in a good bike lock! It will pay off in the long run,
bicycle theft is more common than you think.
Safety Accessories
YIELD
Water
bottles, tire repair kits, mirrors, locks, and first aid
TO make each trip safer and the cyclist more self
kits help
PEDS
sufficient.