Bike Security
BIKE SECURITY, LOCKERS AND REGISTRATION

bike theft

Bicycle theft occurs on any college campus.
 

BIKE SECURITY AND SAFETY

Gonzaga University provides bike lockers to students. The number of lockers are limited, so please contact Housing & Residence Life for more information if you are interested. CPS&S sells high quality U-type locks at a discounted price. Call extension 4147 for more information on these programs.

There are some basic tips for keeping both bike and rider safe:

  • Ride defensively, with the flow of traffic and always use hand signals

  • When cycling, be AWARE, VISIBLE, and PREDICTABLE

  • Be considerate of pedestrians and vehicle drivers

  • Don't impede free use of handicap ramps or other access points with bikes locked to handrails, etc.

  • Keep your bike maintained- especially the brakes

  • Use a U-lock type device to secure your bike. Bikes locked with cables or small chains are frequently stolen

  • When locking your bike, secure both the frame and front wheel to a bike rack

  • Report suspicious activity or loitering around bike racks to CPS&S at extension 2222.

Thieves usually carry a hidden bolt cutter or other cutting tool.

Bicycles are not to be stored on any balcony, fire escape, or stairwell of any University property. Student who reside in Residence Halls should contact their Resident Assistant for information on bike storage.

Taking certain precautions and eliminating opportunities can prevent many bicycle thefts. Follow these basic guidelines:

LOCKING YOUR BIKE

  • Use a heavy duty U-Lock. Leave as little space as possible in the "U" portion of the lock to minimize space for tools to be inserted.

  • Always lock your bicycle to a secure object such as a bike rack.

  • Lock the bicycle even for only a few minutes.

  • Lock or remove components that could be easily stolen from the bicycle.

  • Report suspicious activity or loitering around bike racks.

  • Register your bicycle through the Campus Public Safety and Security Department.


BIKE STORAGE

  • Bicycles are not to be stored on any balcony, fire escape, or stairwell of any University property. Students who reside in Residence Halls should contact their Resident Assistant for information on bike storage.
BIKE LOCKERS
  • Limited Student bike lockers are available through the Housing & Residence Life Department extension 4103. Currently lockers are located at Welch, Dooley, Crimont and Madonna.
  • Staff lockers are located at Herak, Rebmann (just behind Safety and Benefits House) and Martin Center—they must be checked out through the Safety and Benefits House extension 5852