The University encourages the use of bicycles, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices as convenient ways to get around campus. All riders are expected to follow University policies for riding, parking, and storing their devices. Riding safely and securing your device can help protect you and others while reducing the risk of theft.
Follow these simple steps to ride safely and help protect your ride.
Before riding on campus, familiarize yourself with the University's current micromobility policies. These guidelines outline the requirements for riding, parking, and storing your device.
Click here to review the University's Micromobility Policy.
Register your bicycle through Garage 529, a free service that helps Public Safety and law enforcement identify and recover registered bicycles if they are lost or stolen.
Getting started is easy:
- Gather your bicycle, a smartphone or camera, and its serial number.
- Visit Garage 529 and follow the prompts to create a free account.
- Upload photos of your bicycle and enter its serial number and identifying information.
- Once registered, your bicycle's information is available to help support identification and recovery efforts if it is stolen.
- Pick Up your Garage 529 shield from Public Safety and place on your ride.
Public Safety offers tamper-resistant Garage 529 shields to community members who register their bicycles. These shields provide an additional layer of protection and help identify registered bicycles.
To request your free shield, email publicsafety@illinoistech.edu to schedule an appointment for installation.
Safe riding habits help protect you and those around you. Take a moment to watch the short video below for tips on riding safely on campus and sharing campus pathways responsibly.