Penn Walking Escort offers uniformed, unarmed security officers from the Division of Public Safety and University City District that are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to walk with students in defined areas. Call 215-898-WALK (9255) or dial 511 from a Campus Phone

Penn Transit provides door-to-door On-Request Evening Shuttles for members of the Penn community. Call 215-898-RIDE (7433) or use the PennRides on Request app

Walk/Ride/Drive Smart

Please follow the rules of the road and stay off sidewalks and University walkways when riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other personal mobility devices.

Be mindful of other riders, vehicles, and always yield to pedestrians.
Store your devices outside of buildings, away from entrances, and secured with a U-lock to a bike rack. Do not lock items to ADA railings or blocking ramps or entries.
Always wear a helmet.
Explore Philadelphia safety maps and resources to identify more/less safe areas for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Ride Share Safety

Tips for Bicyclists

Use reflectors, reflective tape, or similar devices on cycling shoes, fenders, belts, frames, pedals and handlebars.
Keep to the right. Ride with traffic, not against it. By law, a bi cycle is a vehicle and must obey traffic laws.
Use hand signals to indicate turning or stopping.
Ride defensively.
Use bike paths or bike lanes whenever possible.
Walk your bicycle across busy intersections.
Never race on public space.
Avoid riding in bad weather.
Avoid riding on trolley tracks.
Perform regular maintenance checks.
Wear appropriate clothing.
Park your bike in an open, well-lit, frequently traveled area.
Secure it properly with recommended chains and locks.
Use bicycle racks, which are strategically located on campus.
Register your bike with CampusExpress.
DO not lock your bike onto trees or railings.
Report any suspicious behavior you see around the bicycle racks.

Additional Resources
- https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/maps/bike-racks/bicycle-resources
- https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/safety-initiatives/walk-ride-drive-smart/

Tips for Pedestrians

Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.
Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
Keep alert at all times.
Cross streets at crosswalks or intersections whenever possible.
Explore safety maps like this one to understand dangerous intersections and areas for pedestrians.

Tips for Electronic Scooters, E-Bikes, and other Electronic Micromobility Devices

Wear your helmet, every time.
Yield to pedestrians.
Stay off sidewalks. Ride in bike lanes, where available.
Slow down.
Park responsibly. Do not block egress or handrails. Always use a u-lock.
Practice good judgement.
Obey all traffic laws.
Know how to operate your vehicle, practice for safety!
Register your ride with CampusExpress
Visit the Penn DPS scooter safety page!

Please note:
In accordance with City of Philadelphia fire code, e-scooters, bicycles, and other micromobility devices are not permitted inside of Penn Buildings due to fire safety and emergency egress concerns.

Tips for Motorists

Exercise caution when entering or leaving your car, especially in parking lots and garages.
Keep windows up, doors locked, and keep your purse and other valuables in your trunk.
Intersections and stoplights are common places for would-be attackers. Keep one car length between your auto and the auto in front of you. This gives you an escape route. Keep your car in gear, and if threatened, blow the horn in short repeated blasts and drive away.
If you have car trouble, raise the hood and remain in the car with doors locked. If strangers stop, ask them to report your predicament to the police, but do not encourage their assistance.
Never pick up hitchhikers.
Never leave your auto registration, credit cards, and other important papers in the glove compartment.
Use auto theft prevention tools.
Do not mark your key chain with your name, address, and license number. Lost keys can lead a thief to your car.

Please note: Parking on campus is restricted. Illegally parked cars will be towed. To obtain a Pennsylvania Learner’s Permit, Operator’s License or the Pennsylvania Drivers’ Manual, contact the Licensing Bureau of the Pennsylvania State Police, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, 215-560-2398.