University of Georgia
OP-T2-28: Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

The UGA Bicycle Study is used to direct the improvement of existing bicycle facilities, as well as guide the development of future bicycle facilities and programs. This study addresses bicycle planning efforts to date, case studies of comparable universities’ bicycle facilities, and proposed improvements that could be implemented to form practical steps toward an effective campus bicycle program and reinforce the University’s bicycle friendly status. UGA has also incorporated bicycling lanes, trails, and shared space into its Master Plan. UGA promotes the use of bicycles on campus through developing bike lanes on campus roadways and providing bike racks at each building. Where possible, covered bike parking and shower facilities are provided. The presence of bicycles on the University of Georgia campus has increased considerably in recent years. Given the increase, it is the responsibility of university leadership to guide the use of bicycle facility development to provide a safe and efficient roadway environment for cyclists, motorists and pedestrians alike. The UGA 2020 Strategic Plan of the Strategic Direction VII clearly expresses the commitment to “provide safe and effective means for students, faculty, and visitors to travel on, to, and from the University of Georgia campus by bicycle.”