Bicycles
Bicycling is the most popular way for students, faculty and staff to commute to campus.
It is not only eco-friendly, but great for your health! Missoula has an exceptional system of bicycle trails, lanes and routes. Our bicycle programs encourage cycling by providing convenient parking, air stations, easy access to bicycles, and education on how to be safe. Follow the links to learn more.
Cyclists Give & Get Respect
Give respect to pedestrians, motorists, and other cyclists.
Why? It's the right thing to do. Respectful riding will help cyclists win more respect.
It's a cycle that will make Missoula a better place to live.
- Slow down and yield to pedestrians.
- Speak up when passing.
- Dismount when walks are crowded.
- When riding in the street, follow the same rules as cars.
Share the Walkways - Share the Road - Ride Predictably - Have Some Fun
Divers Give & Get Respect
Give respect to pedestrians, motorists, and other cyclists.
Why? It's the right thing to do. Respectful driving will help motorists win more respect.
- BLOCKING A BIKE LANE - Driving, standing or parking on a bicycle lane is not only against the law -- it is dangerous! Blocking the bicycle lane forces cyclists to swerve suddenly into fast-moving traffic.
- TURNING WITHOUT LOOKING OR SIGNALING - Cyclists travelling straight are endangered by cars turning without warning. Before you turn, always signal! Check your mirrors to ensure that no cyclist is riding alongside you.
- SPEEDING - Drivers that speed pose a special risk to cyclists and pedestrians. By rushing to get somewhere, you risk severely hurting or killing someone. Please slow down!
- OPENING A VEHICLE DOOR WITHOUT LOOKING - If you don't look first, you may open your door right into the path of a cyclist. Traffic law says you have to look first! It could save a biker's life.
- DOUBLE PARKING - When you double park, you force cyclists to ride in the middle of the road, where cars aren't expecting them. Plus, you risk a hefty fine.
Pedestrians Give & Get Respect
Give respect to bicyclists and motorists -- it may save your life!
- WALK PREDICTABLY AND STAY ALERT
- Be courteous to each other
- Check behind you before cutting across the sidewalk
- Be aware of your surroundings
- TREAT THE SIDEWALK AS A ROADWAY
- Stay to the right and pass on the left
- When in groups make room for oncoming traffic
- ALLOW BICYCLISTS TO DO THE MANEUVERING
- To avoid last-second collisions stick to your path and let the bike avoid you
- LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET
- Make eye contact with drivers
- Always cross roadways in crosswalks
