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The BikeÌýCarefully atÌýBostonÌýCollege is our department's Bicycle Safety and Registration program. The objective of our program is to promote bike safety and awareness for those who ride bikes on and around campus. Throughout the year, we offer numerous bicyle safety events on campus which include safety inspections with repairs, educational information sharing and free registration.

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Helpful Tips for CyclistsÌý

• Protect your head. Wear a helmet.
• Assure bicycle readiness. Ensure proper size and function of your bike.
• Ride wisely. Learn and follow the rules of the road.
• Be predictable. Act like a driver of a vehicle.
• Be visible. See and be seen at all times.
• "Drive" with care. Share the road.
• Stay focused. Stay alert.
• Make sure front and rear lights are visible for up to at least 600 feet, and are used 1/2 hour before sunrise and 1/2 hour after sunset.
• Always use an authorized bike stand on campus, and never leave your bike unlocked. A rope style or U-Lock are the best for securing your bike.
• Take advantage of theÌý.Ìý
• If you bike is ever stolen, report it to the Ï㽶Ðã Police.

Cyclists, did you know?

According to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 85, Subsection 11B, the following are required for biking:

• Bike Seat
• White Headlamp
• Rear Red Reflector or Taillight
• Pedal or Ankle Reflectors
• Braking System
• Handlebars
• Front Forks

Motorized Scooters, Hoverboards, and E-Skateboards

Boston CollegeÌýprohibits the use, storage, and charging of electric scooters and similar electric transportation devices on all campus roadways, walking paths, parking lots, and green spaces, as well as all University buildings, residence halls, and facilities.

Exceptions to this decision will be made for electric bicycles, provided that users follow all applicable traffic regulations, do not bring their e-bikes into any Ï㽶Ðã facility, and secure them in outdoor bike racks.Ìý Electric mobility aids for individuals with disabilities are also exempted.

Such items found on campus after December 22, 2022 will be impounded, and users will be subject to University sanctions.

The purpose of Eagle Escort Services is to provide safety services for all members of the Boston College community traveling in and around campus. It is provided as a public safety service and is not intended as a substitute for public transportation, the various Ï㽶Ðã shuttles (including the Grocery & Newton Center shuttle) or local taxi services. Participants may be required to present their Boston College ID to Eagle Escort personnel prior to services rendered.

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Infirmary Shuttles

The Eagle Escort Van provides regularly scheduled shuttles from the Primary Care Center to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Monday through Friday at the following times: 8am, 9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, and 6pm. This shuttle is open to all Boston College students and may be used for transportation to medical offices in the area of St. Elizabeth’s.

The return shuttle times from St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to the Boston College Chestnut Hill Campus is 8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am, 1:45pm, 3:15pm, 4:45pm, and 6:15pm. The only pick-up location will be at the front entrance of the Hospital located on Nevins Street near the Brighton High School.

Medical Transport

Boston College students must first contact Health Services in the Thomas More ApartmentsÌý (617-552-3225) or the Disability Services Office in Maloney Hall 212 (617-552-3470) and ask to be added to the medical transport list for Eagle Escort Services. After this step has been completed, Boston College students may then contact Eagle Escort Services to request transport.

Boston College students with a medical or temporary disability can be picked up and dropped off on Middle Campus once a day. Once classes are complete, a return trip to the residence hall will be provided. If a rest or break is needed between classes, the student may go to Health Services.

Medical Transport services start at 7 AM and end at 7 PM.

The Eagle Escort Van will also be used any time the Primary Care Center determines that a Boston College student, who has been admitted to their office for medical treatment, needs to be transported non-emergency to the Hospital for additional medical services, such as X-rays. Any Boston College student requiring emergency transport to the Hospital will be taken by ambulance.

Safety Escort

The Eagle Escort Van will provide safety transportation for Boston College students who are traveling to or from locations that are located within a 2 ½ mile radius from the Chestnut Hill campus.

If safe to do so, Boston College students requesting assistance in the Cleveland Circle area should wait for the Van at the Reservoir T Stop. Notify the Dispatcher if that location is unsafe and an alternative location can be used. Groups of three (3) or more Boston College students are encouraged to make use of the other transportation services available.

As it is our goal to ensure that this service is available for Boston College students who are in genuine need, it is requested that Boston College students remember that the Safety Escort Service is not intended as a substitute for public transportation, the various Ï㽶Ðã shuttles (including the Grocery & Newton Center shuttle), or local taxi services.

The Boston College campuses are equipped with over 100 emergency call boxes. These units, identified by the blue light on top, are strategically placed throughout campus, as well as in the parking garages. In an emergency, a call box is activated by pressing the emergency button on the front where you are immediately connected with the Boston College Police Department. This activation creates an open line of communication between the person requiring emergency assistance and the police dispatcher. A police officer is then dispatched to that location to provide necessary assistance.Ìý

The Boston College Police Department offers fingerprinting service free of charge to all current Boston College faculty, staff and students. Please carefully review all the instructions and requirements below.Ìý

Fingerprint services are only scheduled online and are offered on Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00-5:00 PM. Access to theÌýfingerprint application requires you to be connected to theÌýÌý(Ï㽶Ðã’s Virtual Private Network).ÌýDue to the safety precautions and sanitizing requirements surrounding the Covid-19 virus, one appointment per hour will be available. Single person appointments only. Applicants must show a CLEARED Ï㽶Ðã Check result for the scheduled day before service will be provided.Ìý

Electronic fingerprint service is now available. For inked prints, standard FD-258 fingerprint cards will be provided if needed. If different cards are required, you must provide them.ÌýDo NotÌýfill in, or sign the cards prior to your arrival. You mustÌýbring aÌýgovernment issued ID (driver's/professional license, passport, etc.), andÌýyour Ï㽶Ðã ID. Service cannot be provided without these documents.Ìý

Appointments may only be schedule using the link below which requires your standard Ï㽶Ðã credentialsÌýand an active connection through the EagleVPNÌýto sign-in.ÌýDetails and instructions for the EagleVPN can beÌý.ÌýDuplicate requests will not be accepted. If the schedule for your preferred day does not display an open slot, one is not available. You may try again later, or choose another day to see if slots are available.

Please note that this service if for printed copies of yourÌýfingerprint’sÌý only, and are notÌýcriminal background checks. For personal CORI Requests, please visit this link to the website.

Property found may be turned in at any time to the Boston College Police Department, located at Maloney Hall, next to the Hillside Bookstore.Ìý

Inquires About Lost PropertyÌý

You can call or email Ï㽶ÐãPD's Property Control Officer to inquire about lost items at (617) 552-4416, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, you can still contact Police Dispatch at (617) 552-4440 to inquire as to the status of lost items.Ìý

You may also complete this form below (see link) to request information as to whether the item has been turned in to Ï㽶ÐãPD as found property. You will only be contacted, if an item matching the description you have provided, has been received. Otherwise, your information will be added to our Lost and Found Call list.

All found property, or property submitted for safekeeping of high value, shall be kept by the Department for a period not to exceed one (1) year. All efforts will be made to ascertain who the property belongs to.

Items of lesser value such as licenses, credit cards, etc. shall be kept by the Department for not more than 30 days. Items outside of those listed above remaining unclaimed or abandoned will be delivered to , Inc. and sold by internet auction.

Examples of Accepted Items:

• Cell Phones
• Laptops
• MP3 players/iPods
• Wallets/Purses
• Eyeglasses
• Backpacks
• Keys
• Jewelry
• Textbooks
• Items having ownership information
  
• High Value Clothing items

Examples of itemsÌýÌýnotÌýÌýacceptedÌýunless contained in a bag, backpack, or other storage vessel:

• Individual Clothing items, not considered high value
• Perishable items / Food
• Flammable Items (lighters, etc)
• Small recreational items (soccer balls, frisbees, baseballs, etc)
• Personal grooming items (combs, brushes, bows, ribbons, scrunchies, etc)
• Intentionally abandoned property (electronic equipment that obviously does not work, damaged furniture, items placed by trash containers for disposal, etc)
• Office supplies (individual notebooks, pens, etc)

Retrieving Property

Any property not coordinated for the release prior to 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday will be held until the next business day for release by the Property Control Officer.ÌýWhen an owner is unable to meet with the Property Control Officer during the normal business hours to retrieve an item, the Property Control Officer may arrange to have property stored in a secure location for release by a duty supervisor.Ìý

If you have questions…

If you have questions about whether Ï㽶ÐãPD will accept an item, please contact the Property Control Officer at (617) 552-4416 or the Boston College Police Department at (617) 552-4440.