{"661920":{"#nid":"661920","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Atlantic Drive Art Brings Awareness to Riding Safety","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EEvery day, over 7% of the campus community ride bicycles or scooters to and from campus, and 16% walk. As active transportation has grown over the last few years, Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s campus has evolved to reflect its ongoing commitment to encouraging sustainable transportation and the health and safety of community members.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech has 1.5 miles of shared paths, or paths shared by riders and pedestrians, throughout campus, including the paths around Tech Green and the Campus Center, the EcoCommons, and Atlantic Drive, which connects Home Park to the north and Tech Green to the south. Atlantic was first closed to cars in 2004, and, as active transportation grew on campus, in 2019, marked granite pavers were added to help separate slower and faster traffic. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJason Gregory, a senior planner with Georgia Tech Capital Planning and Space Management, saw the effectiveness of the pavers during a trip to Amsterdam to study riding infrastructure with the School of Civil Engineering\u0026rsquo;s Sustainable Transportation Abroad class. \u0026ldquo;The pavers remind pedestrians to stay to the right, near the outside of the path, while riders pass on the left. The hills of Atlantic allow riders to move quickly, and, by separating traffic moving at different speeds, we can help to improve the safety of the corridor for all users.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDuring the week of Oct. 10, the student organization \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/smile\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ES.M.I.L.E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;(Spreading Messages in Love and Encouragement), will bring an art installation to Atlantic Drive to help increase awareness of safety on shared paths.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Riding, walking, and being outside are great for physical and mental health, but they also represent ways for people to connect and engage,\u0026rdquo; said S.M.I.L.E. Committee Director Laavanya Rajesh. \u0026ldquo;We hope that this project will encourage community members to learn more about active transportation while working together to add color and creativity to the path.\u0026rdquo; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore information about S.M.I.L.E. and the events they put on can be found on their Instagram @smile.gatech. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ES.M.I.L.E. will start the project on Monday, Oct. 10. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Georgia Tech community members are invited to add their foot and tire prints to connect the designs. Chalk will be available on Atlantic Drive outside of the College of Computing. Free helmets for participants in the online \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#ridesmart\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERide Smart Bike\/Scooter Safety Class\u003C\/a\u003E will also be available for pickup. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EShared Path Safety Reminders\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWhether riding, walking,\u0026nbsp;or rolling, minizine distractions such as phones and earphones, and focus on your surroundings.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should travel at an appropriate speed for sharing the path with pedestrians. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EPedestrians should walk toward the outside of the path; riders should pass on the left.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should announce that they are passing by ringing their bell or saying, \u0026ldquo;On your left.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003ERiders should allow at least 3 feet of clearance when passing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EBefore entering a path or changing directions on a path, riders and pedestrians should check in all directions for other people.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EAdditional riding safety information can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.bike.gatech.edu\/safety-2\/#safetybasics\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ebike.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ERiding Resources on Campus\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelmets are available for $12 from the Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Georgia+Tech+Parking+and+Transportation+Services\/@33.776039,-84.3893537,18.5z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x950862a3249745a6!8m2!3d33.7758705!4d-84.3892875\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecustomer service center\u003C\/a\u003E in the Tech Square parking deck, just inside the Spring Street entrance.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe monthly, in-person City Cycling class from PTS and Propel Atlanta provides students with the opportunity to ride on the road with an experienced instructor. The next class is \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.letspropelatl.org\/2022_10_27_cc_gt\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EThursday, Oct. 27.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EHelp with bike maintenance and repairs is available from Aztec Cycles at the Community Market on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Starter Bikes on Fridays from 4 to 7 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EThe student organization Starter Bikes offers group rides and classes on Thursdays. Follow them on \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/discord.gg\/hGzVaBPtpv\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDiscord\u003C\/a\u003E for event information.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cp\u003EWith the completion of the construction of the Campus Center, 39 new bike racks will be added north of the Ramblin\u0026rsquo; Wreck garage, in addition to smaller clusters of racks located throughout the area. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\t\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more ways\u0026nbsp;to safely ride around campus, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/campusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/maximize-your-campus-commute\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ecampusservices.gatech.edu\/news\/maximize-your-campus-commute.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EOn Oct. 12, the Georgia Tech community is invited to participate in an art installation on Atlantic Drive. 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