{"693738":{"#nid":"693738","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Campus Safety Tips ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERefresh your knowledge of campus safety resources and practices with tips from the Georgia Tech Police Department.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMicromobility\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBikes, electric scooters, and other forms of micromobility are convenient options for getting around campus. Micromobility devices are considered vehicles under Georgia law, and users are expected to follow the same rules as drivers: obeying traffic signals and posted signs, yielding to pedestrians, and other rules that apply to vehicles operating on public roadways.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen you\u2019re done riding, secure your bike on a rack and out of the road or sidewalks. While cables are an option, U-locks are harder to cut through and are recommended for all micromobility vehicles by the Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERecently, Tech changed its bike registration system to fall under the Department of Parking and Transportation Services. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/driverseat.pts.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERegister your micromobility device\u003C\/a\u003E for free by visiting the permit purchase website and completing the form. If your micromobility vehicle goes missing, the permit helps GTPD prove ownership. And you can get a free bike helmet when you take GTPD\u2019s short, online \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=faPe_alL4JU\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ERide Smart course\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonal Safety and Awareness\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlong with registering your bike, you should register your \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=u5ghSHuuJUuLem1_MvqggzPIdouR6wVBmeqKaXXcZjpUQkE5SUtMTVM3MkQ3NVJaNU9GMFMyOFI1Vy4u\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Elaptop and other valuable belongings\u003C\/a\u003E. Registering these items can help GTPD recover them if they go missing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWalk in well-lit areas and avoid being alone, whether inside or outside, especially at night. When driving, park in well-lit areas. GTPD recommends that all Georgia Tech community members download the LiveSafe app, which allows users to quickly and anonymously report suspicious activity to GTPD with text, photos, and videos. Potential criminal activity can also be reported by calling GTPD at 404.894.2500.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDuring large-scale events, do not allow anyone to follow you through a secure door into campus buildings unless they are known residents. While most dorm rooms at Georgia Tech lock automatically, you should never leave a door open or cracked, even for brief trips.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAlcohol consumption, even one drink, can cause impaired judgment. Monitor your consumption and make sure you have a friend around to stay safe and accountable.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdditional Safety Measures\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the after-hours routes of various Stinger buses\u003Cstrong\u003E, \u003C\/strong\u003Estudents, faculty, and staff have access to \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/shuttles\/stingerette\/\u0022\u003EThe Stingerette service\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 an on-demand, shared-ride transportation service available seven days a week from 4:30 p.m. to midnight (excluding Institute holidays and during home football games) to provide safe and efficient evening transportation on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus and the neighborhoods in between.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking and Transportation\u2019s\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.pts.gatech.edu\/2026\/08\/19\/yellow-jacket-voucher-program-a-new-transit-option-at-georgia-tech\/\u0022\u003E Yellow Jacket Voucher Program\u003C\/a\u003E provides rides to and from Science Square as well as late-night campus travel from midnight to 3 a.m. Safety escorts from GTPD are offered 24\/7. If you feel unsafe, call GTPD at 404.894.2500 or through LiveSafe for a safety escort to avoid walking alone at night. The LiveSafe app allows family and friends to track your location, but there are no substitutes for staying alert and aware of your surroundings at all times.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThroughout the year, GTPD hosts events such as open houses and official medical training that will help you prepare for an emergency. Learn more at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehttps:\/\/police.gatech.edu\/\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Tips from GTPD can help the campus community stay safe.  "}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETips from GTPD can help the campus community stay safe.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Tips from GTPD can help the campus community stay safe.  "}],"uid":"36418","created_gmt":"2026-11-03 19:54:02","changed_gmt":"2026-11-03 20:06:05","author":"sgagliano3","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2026-11-03T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2026-11-03T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"681644":{"id":"681644","type":"image","title":"Student on Bike","body":"\u003Cp\u003EStudents and the Atlanta community use the Cycle Track Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 on Georgia Tech\u0027s campus. The track is a safer, easier way to move around campus on wheels. 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