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Rough Riders

At present, there are three basic
methods of mobilization on the
grounds-walking, riding in a motor
vehicle, or riding a bicycle. In
previous years, for convenience and
safety, those persons falling into
the first two groups have been able
to employ a reasonable system of
transporting themselves about the
grounds. Therefore, we are most
likely to find automobiles on the
road, not on the sidewalk, and in
the same light, it's most likely to
find the vast majority of people
which choose to walk on the
sidewalks when available.

However, this year has brought
to the University a substantial third
method of transportation-bicycles.
These devises are truly amazing.
They can go just about anywhere,
and since there is no established
norm of operating a bicycle here at
the University, it is in fact a reality
to find bicycles zig-zagging
everywhere at any given time.

We in the University community
must make room for this new
segment of transportation, but also,
this new segment must share in the
protecting of the safety and welfare
of our community. I beckon to the
traffic control committee to aid the
University in establishing guidelines
for safe operation of bicycles to
safeguard the new multitude of
bicycle riders as well as those who
choose other methods of getting
around the University.