The Lake Shore Campus has recently experienced a rise in the occurrence of bicycle thefts. The Campus Safety Department offers the following advice to help keep your bicycle safe:

• Avoid chains or cables as your sole means of securing your bicycle.  These are easily defeated and are usually responsible for the majority of bicycle thefts.
• Always wear a helmet, even when going for short rides. 
• Consult this guide, published by the City of Chicago for tips on securing your bike.
• Do not place the locks close to the ground (or other hard object) where a thief can easily smash it with a hammer.
• Wear light colored clothing when biking at night.  Consider purchasing LED style lights that can be affixed to your bicycle to make you more visible. 
• You are responsible for knowing the laws concerning bicyclists in the City of Chicago.  Visit this site for more information. 
• Always ride with the direction of traffic. 
• Secure your bicycle to bicycle racks only.  Securing your bicycle to a railing, garbage can, fence or other items on campus could result in the lock being cut and the bicycle being impounded by Campus Safety.