Warnings being issued for bicycles in disrepair or those that are improperly parked or abandoned

The Physical Facilities Grounds Department this week is marking with warnings all parked bicycles on the academic campus that are damaged, appear not to be roadworthy or have been abandoned or parked improperly.

Per the Bicycle Removal Guidelines, the bicycles will be tagged for 14 days prior to their removal for the following infractions:

* Abandoned (e.g., rusted chain, deflated tires, leaves and debris present, obviously not in use).
* Damaged or in disrepair (e.g., bent wheels, handlebars, missing parts).
* Parked and unmoved in the same location for more than 14 days.

Remember, bicycles may be impounded immediately for the following reasons:

* Parked improperly (i.e., anywhere other than a bicycle rack).
* To complete emergency project work, construction, or to facilitate necessary facility repairs.

Individuals who keep a bicycle on campus are advised to check their bike before May 8 to ensure that no warning has been issued on it.

Tagged bicycles that have not been removed by their owners will be collected by the Grounds Department from May 8 to 14 in preparation for spring commencement activities.

The Grounds Department will attempt to contact the owners of bicycles registered with the Purdue University Police Department, and Grounds will store all collected bicycles for 60 days prior to sending them to the Purdue University Surplus Store for sale. Bicyclists may retrieve their bicycles during the 60-day storage period by contacting the Grounds Department at 49-43087 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no fines associated with the removal/retrieval process.

More information on campus bicycling, including the complete Bicycle Removal Guidelines and how to register a bicycle, are at www.purdue.edu/bikes. Questions may be directed to the Grounds Department at 49-43087.