{"678700":{"#nid":"678700","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Opens Section of Cycle Track on Ferst Drive","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is excited to announce the soft opening of a portion of the highly anticipated Ferst Drive Cycle Track. Effective Monday, Jan. 6, the northern arc of the cycle track will be open for the Georgia Tech community to use as a safe and convenient path when using a micromobility vehicle to travel across campus. Micromobility users \u2014 bicycles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric skateboards \u2014 can now use the Ferst Drive Cycle Track from Sixth Street NW to the mid-block crossing at the Klaus Advanced Computing Building and Mac Nease Baseball Park. By opening sections, the campus community can enjoy the convenience and safety of the cycle track while construction is completed. \u0026nbsp;These sections will open in phases and will be announced at a later time. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETips for an enjoyable and safe ride: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlways wear a helmet when using micromobility to travel on campus.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERemember, the rules of the road apply to \u003Cstrong\u003Eall \u003C\/strong\u003Emicromobility users.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStop at \u003Cstrong\u003Eall\u003C\/strong\u003E red lights, stop signs, and for pedestrians in crosswalks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAlways look for pedestrians when crossing an intersection.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EKeep to the right when riding on the cycle track.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESlow down at floating bus stops and stop for pedestrians crossing the cycle track.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESlow down and stay alert for pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and street signs. This is especially important when transitioning on and off the cycle track.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIndividuals who choose to use a micromobility vehicle on campus must obey the rules of the road or will be subject to citation by the Georgia Tech Police Department. Online training may be required for those found in violation. Below are important guidelines for operating a micromobility vehicle.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMicromobility vehicles are considered vehicles by state law and cannot be used on sidewalks parallel to streets or on pedestrian crosswalks. If you are crossing the street with a micromobility vehicle, you should step off and walk it across the crosswalk.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EYou must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks.\u202f\u202f\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGeorgia\u2019s hands-free law also applies to micromobility vehicles. 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