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Share the Road – Ohio State is an educational initiative to promote safe behaviors when walking, biking, scooting or driving around campus. We all share the road and responsibility in assuring it’s done safely, so look out for your fellow Buckeyes.

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Your safety is our top priority. Plan ahead for traffic delays as construction impacts campus roadways. Ohio State continues to invest in the campus of the future. View construction phasing maps online and sign up for OSUGo text message alerts about major travel impacts so that you may plan your route accordingly. Be mindful around construction zones, avoid distractions, keep your eyes up and your earbuds out when traveling on campus. We all share the road and the responsibility in ensuring it’s done safely.

Pedestrians should use marked crosswalks and sidewalks. Motorists should keep an eye out for pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders should dress to be seen and use lights and reflective clothing / gear at night. Bicycles and scooters should be ridden in the road, not on sidewalks. If you’re cycling or scooting, park in designated areas to ensure accessible pathways. Never block sidewalks, curb ramps or disability access.

More: https://fod.osu.edu/goingplaces

 

Scooters Bicycles
  • Avoid distractions
  • Obey all rules of the road. Review university safety guidelines.
  • Wear a helmet
  • Do not operate on sidewalks, including The Oval. The Oval is a walk-zone
  • Ride in the road and follow the rules of the road
  • Avoid distractions. Do not text or ride with headphones!
  • Never block pedestrian walkways or disability access
  • Park next to bicycle racks or use designated parking zones. View map.
  • Only one rider per scooter
  • Dress to be seen, use lights and reflective clothing / gear at night
  • Yield for pedestrians in crosswalks
  • Watch the road for uneven surfaces and debris
  • Avoid distractions
  • Obey all rules of the road. Review university safety guidelines.
  • Wear a helmet
  • Do not operate on sidewalks, including The Oval. The Oval is a walk-zone
  • Ride in the road and follow the rules of the road
  • Avoid distractions. Do not text or ride with headphones!
  • Never block pedestrian walkways or disability access
  • Park at a bicycle rack
  • Dismount for crosswalks
  • Ride in a predictable straight line
  • Keep your bike in working order
  • Dress to be seen, use lights and reflective clothing / gear at night
Motor Vehicles Pedestrians
  • Avoid distractions
  • Obey traffic signs, signals and speed limits
  • Avoid distractions. Do not text and drive!
  • Expect bikes and scooters on the road
  • Pass bicyclists and scooter riders with care
  • Use caution and wait to pass
  • Slow down and obey posted speed limits
  • Don’t honk your horn when passing bicyclists and scooter riders
  • Yield to pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders when turning
  • Avoid distractions
  • Obey traffic signs and signals
  • Avoid distractions
  • Stay on sidewalks
  • Use crosswalks
  • Make eye contact with drivers
  • Be visible to drivers, bicyclists and scooter riders
  • Dress to be seen, use lights and reflective clothing / gear at night
  • Be aware of surroundings
  • Do not jaywalk