{"611088":{"#nid":"611088","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Bicycling at Georgia Tech: What Your Student Needs to Know","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIt has never been safer or more convenient to navigate Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus by bike. In 2016, Georgia Tech was named a Gold level Bike Friendly University, and, in 2017, People for Bikes named PATH Parkway, which connects Midtown and Downtown along the west side of campus, the top new bikeway in the United States. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are many programs to help your child tackle Tech on two wheels:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERent a bike: \u003C\/strong\u003EStudents can take advantage of discounted membership rates for Atlanta\u0026rsquo;s citywide \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/relaybikeshare.com\/\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003ERelay Bike Share\u003C\/a\u003E program. The Georgia Tech program, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-buzzbike-rentals#node-209\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003EBuzzBikes\u003C\/a\u003E, also offers bicycles for rent by the semester.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPurchase a pre-owned bike: \u003C\/strong\u003EStudents can purchase pre-owned bicycles from \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/StarterBikesGT\/\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003EStarter Bikes\u003C\/a\u003E, an organization run by student volunteers that is dedicated to helping students fix and maintain their bikes. Starter Bikes is open Fridays from 4:00-6:00 PM in the CRC parking deck.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGet a helmet: \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling-buzzbike-rentals#node-209\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003EParking and Transportation Services (PTS)\u003C\/a\u003E has helmets available for purchase for $12. Visit their office at 828 West Peachtree.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake a safety class: \u003C\/strong\u003EHow can your student feel more safe and confident on a bike? Attend one of the monthly bike safety classes at the CRC. Participants learn the rules of the road and tips for being visible, alert, and safe. The class is free to attend and includes giveaways such as lights and helmets.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERegister your bike:\u003C\/strong\u003E The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) can \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/crime-prevention\/registration\/bicycle-registration\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003Eadd your student\u0026rsquo;s bike to the National Bike Registry\u003C\/a\u003E, a database that allows police departments across the country to contact you if your bike is stolen and recovered. Registration, along with use of a U-lock, will significantly reduce the risk of bicycle theft.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind your route:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/@33.7734228,-84.4003534,16z\/data=!5m1!1e3\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003EGoogle Maps\u003C\/a\u003E makes it easy to locate the bike lanes and paths on campus. Students who live off-campus can take advantage of bike lanes that connect to Midtown, West Midtown, and Home Park. Bicycle parking is available outside almost every academic building, and secured bicycle parking is available inside residence halls.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information and the latest news on programs and activities, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/bike.gatech.edu\/\u0022 style=\u0022text-decoration:none;\u0022\u003Ebike.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"It has never been safer or more convenient to navigate Georgia Tech\u2019s campus by bike."}],"uid":"27244","created_gmt":"2018-09-07 16:12:51","changed_gmt":"2018-09-07 16:12:51","author":"Sara Warner","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2018-09-07T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2018-09-07T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1298","name":"Parent and Family Programs"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}