In the beginning of the 2008-2009 academic year a new rule was implemented for first-year residents.

In the past few years, the number of bicyclists on campus has risen along with the number of thefts. Most of the bicycles that have been stolen were not secured to a fixed object or not secured at all, according to UM’s crime prevention officer, John Pepper.

On Jan. 20, www.umshuttles.com was launched.