Biking at Harvard 101
To make life harder for thieves and easier for pedestrians, cyclists who ride to and around campus should take advantage of the University’s parking spots and racks, remember to lock their bikes, and stay off the sidewalk. • Bike racks and covered parking are available around the Harvard campus. • Cyclists have a right to the road but also a responsibility to follow the rules. Cycling is prohibited in Harvard Yard and several other areas of campus — signs are posted to alert riders when they must walk their bikes. Bicycling on the sidewalk is not permitted in Harvard Square or in several other locations in Cambridge. • Staff and students are strongly encouraged to register their bikes with the University police department to aid in the recovery of stolen or lost bikes. • Bikes should be locked in a rack or in a covered bike parking shelter where available. Locking to a street...