Dismount zones, defined areas where bicycles, scooters, and skateboards may not be ridden, make busy pathways safer and instill a culture of courtesy on the UCLA campus.
So why establish dismount zones? A high volume of pedestrians together with people on wheeled devices can result in an unsafe environment. While UCLA is one of the smallest in terms of the square footage of all of the UCs, it is actually one of the most crowded.
Dismounting, walking beside a bike or e-scooter with both feet on the ground at the same time, is for the rider's safety as much as it is about the safety of others.
Dismount zones in high-traffic campus areas, like Bruin Walk, protect people of all accessibility and mobility abilities. Thundering down Bruin Walk, without following the rules, can lead to someone getting hurt.
Safety measures create spaces that aim to lower the risk of injuries to the campus community. Dismount zones help Bruins on two feet and two wheels co-exist peacefully.
When riders walk their wheels they show care for their personal safety and a healthy sense of respect for their fellow Bruins. Safety endeavors prevent pedestrian-heavy places from becoming danger zones.
With a daily population of close to 80,000 — often concentrated in core areas like Bruin Walk — the university strives through safety endeavors such as this to have a stress-free, relaxing campus environment that reduces the odds of any collisions.
UCLA is a community built on mutual respect and civility. Committing to politeness in public spaces by respecting dismount zones demonstrates concern for every student, employee, and visitor navigating the campus.
Safe travels, Bruins.
