Pedestrian and Rider Safety
Keep RIT safe, no matter how you move.
Whether you move on foot, use a mobility device*, or ride a bike, scooter, or skateboard, we all play a role in keeping our community safe, respectful, and accessible. Kindness is the best travel companion.
Pedestrian Zones
Pedestrian Zones are designed for people walking and individuals using mobility devices. To keep these areas safe and accessible, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, carts, and other wheeled devices are not permitted. Refer to the Pedestrian Zones highlighted in yellow on the RIT Pathway Map below.
Quarter Mile
As one of RIT's busiest pedestrian areas, the Quarter Mile is a Pedestrian Zone. Bicycles, non-mobility scooters, skateboards, and carts are prohibited Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. These guidelines help create a safer and more accessible experience for everyone on campus.
Violations may result in corrective action under University Policy C14.0.
Shared Pathways
Shared Pathways are for everyone traveling around campus, including people walking, biking, skateboarding, using e-scooters, or using mobility devices such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters. These pathways connect key areas across campus, including academic buildings, residence halls, dining locations, and recreation spaces.
Because they are used by a variety of travelers, everyone should be alert, travel at a safe speed, and yield when appropriate to help create a safe and accessible environment for all. Shared pathways are shown in blue on the RIT Pathway Map below.
Slow Zones
Slow Zones are high-traffic areas where everyone should slow down and be aware of others. Riders using bicycles, e-scooters, skateboards, and other wheeled devices must reduce their speed and yield to pedestrians. These areas help keep campus safe, accessible, and comfortable for all users.
Slow Zones are shown in purple on the RIT Pathway Map below and include the residence hall quads and Arthur Stern Lane/Philanthropy Way near the Transit Plaza.
Key Safety Guidelines
Stay Alert and Aware
- Keep your head up and your phone down.
- Keep your music at a low volume so you can hear what’s happening around you.
- Pay attention to your surroundings at all times.
Share the Space
- Pedestrians always have the right of way.
- Stay to the right.
- Announce yourself when passing. Use a bell, call out “passing on your left” or make eye contact.
- Some community members may not hear you coming, especially those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, so always ride cautiously, stay visible, and never assume someone knows you’re approaching.
Pedestrians, whether on foot or using a mobility device, are always permitted on all campus paths at any time.