POL-5700.11 Driving university vehicles on bricks or in pedestrian areas

Effective Date: August 30, 2000

Approved by: VP of Business & Financial Affairs

Who does this policy apply to?

This policy applies to all Facilities Management employees.

Policy Statements

1. Driving Policy is Implemented to Protect Pedestrians and Brick Surface

Western is primarily a pedestrian campus. This policy is implemented to protect the safety of pedestrians, and to avoid damage to Western’s brick surface areas.

Western’s brick surface areas are defined as the red-bricked Bicycle Dismount Zones on campus, including Red Square, Haskell Plaza, Viking Union Plaza, and Performing Arts Center Plaza. For exact locations, refer to the bicycle information pamphlet from the University Parking office.

2. Driving on Brick Surface Areas is Restricted.

When operating a vehicle on University business, Facilities Management employees must comply with the following restrictions:

  • Avoid operating vehicles on brick surface areas whenever possible. 
  • Except in emergencies, NEVER enter a brick surface area from 15 minutes before the hour to 5 minutes after the hour between 7:45 a.m. and 5:05 p.m. on regular class days.
  • May Leave brick surface areas at any time.
  • NEVER drives AT ANY TIME on the brick paths around SMATE (Science, Math and Technology Education) Building.