Sustainable Transportation Pedestrian Friendly campus

McGill University encourages and supports the use of sustainable As of May 2010, the entire downtown Lower Campus of McGill transportation to commute to and from campus. There are University is a pedestrian zone, including McTavish Street north of several options available to those who want to leave their cars at the Bronfman laneway. home and take a greener approach to their daily commute. As part of the Greening McGill project, parking in the pedestrian Bike Paths zone has been eliminated and vehicular traffic restricted. The City of has an extensive infrastructure of bike paths Pedestrians are encouraged to circulate freely on the campus throughout the city to make biking to campus or other sidewalks and roads, but we suggest that you remain alert, as destinations easier and safer. Visit the City of Montreal’s Web site limited vehicular traffic continues to be allowed on campus for for a detailed map. deliveries, particularly before 11:00 a.m. ville.montreal.qc.ca

BIXI Bikes While cyclists are encouraged to commute to campus, they are required to dismount and walk with their bike within the If you don’t own your own bike but would still like to cycle your pedestrian zone. way around the city – the BIXI bike sharing program can help you get around. montreal.bixi.com/

Public Transportation The STM provides an intricate network of Metro trains and buses. Visit the STM Web site for commuter information: www.stm.info

Bikes are also welcome aboard Metro cars, but there are specific regulations. www.stm.info/english/metro/a-velo-met.htm

The AMT provides train service for longer distance travel to and Photo: McGill University (Office of Public Affairs) from areas outside the downtown core. http://www.amt.qc.ca/ Important note: On McTavish Street, the requirement to dismount bicycles is enforceable by the City of Montréal. Fines may be imposed by the City.

Persons with Disabilities Transportation and Parking McGill University has made major efforts to provide safe and University Services unencumbered access to the campus for persons with disabilities. 1010 Sherbrooke St. West, 10th Floor Designated parking spots are also available. Visit the Web site below for more information on access and parking. Montreal, H3A 2R7 www.mcgill.ca/transport/parking/downtown/disabilities/ www.mcgill.ca/university-services

Bike racks Bike Safety Be Secure

There are over 2200 bicycle parking spots located throughout the Be safe. Safety is paramount while riding a bike in the city. Help Prevent injury by: downtown campus, with many bike racks also available on the keep yourself safe by: . For bike rack locations and downloadable • wearing a helmet. It greatly reduces the risk of serious • keeping your bike in good mechanical shape. PDF maps visit: head injury and brain damage in a crash. • having your bike adjusted properly for your size for www.mcgill.ca/masterplan/lowercampus/cyclists/ • being seen. Wear brightly coloured clothes and / or comfortable and safer riding. reflective clothing and equip your bike with reflectors to • cycling defensively – be prepared for the unexpected. increase your visibility. • installing a bell or horn on your bike. Help prevent bike theft by: • obeying all traffic regulations. • parking your bike in a bike rack or suitable place where • using designated bike lanes when available. it can be locked securely. • establishing visual contact with approaching motorists, • using a high-quality lock to secure it. especially when they are turning or exiting laneways. • locking the frame and wheel to the bike rack. • watching for vehicle doors being opened suddenly. • cycling in straight lines and avoiding riding between Your bike can be impounded if it: Photo: McGill University (Office of Public Affairs) stationary vehicles. • creates a safety hazard. Traffic Rules • is in a walkway, stairwell, doorway, hallway, etc. Traffic rulesapply to cyclists as well as motorists. Below is a • is blocking disabled access or locked to a disabled ramp reminder of some important traffic regulations – for your safety or railing. • and the safety of others: appears to be abandoned.

• • blocks access for maintenance/services. Cyclists must obey all traffic signals. • Ride with the flow of traffic on the far right-hand-side of If you believe your bike may have been impounded, contact the road when not in designated bike lanes. Security Services. • Do not wear headphones while cycling. • When turning at an intersection yield the right of way to Ferrier Building 840 Dr Penfield, 1st floor, Room 105 pedestrians and other cyclists. Did You Know? • Do not ride your bike on the sidewalk unless there is no Montreal, Quebec H3A 1A4 • There are nearly 750 collisions annually in option or signs indicate otherwise. General information: 514-398-3508 Montréalbetween cyclists and road vehicles. • Ride in single file. Emergency: 514-398-3000 • There were 4 fatalities attributed to cycling accidents • Reflectors are necessary on the front and back of the and 26 incidents with serious injuries in 2010. bike, on both wheels, and on the pedals. • Analysis of accidents between cyclists and road vehicles • Bikes must have a headlight in the front and a red light can be attributed 50% to each as the cause of the in the back to be ridden at night. accident. For more information on cycling in Montréal -and a more comprehensive list of cycling regulations - visit the SPVM (Service de police de la Ville de Montréal) Web site on cyclists. www.spvm.qc.ca/en/securite-routiere/cyclistes-regles-circulation.asp