The Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Department is conducting a survey to better understand bike theft in both the City of Bloomington and on IU Bloomington’s campus. The goal is to gather detailed information about bike locking habits and theft incidents to address a growing concern for bicyclists.
Learning more about bike theft trends is crucial for creating a safer environment for bicyclists. The data will help TDM assess current security measures and push for better policies and infrastructure to prevent theft. By participating, the IU community can provide valuable insights to support a more bike-friendly campus.
Survey respondents will be asked about their bike locking habits over the past five years and any experiences with whole bike theft or the theft of bike parts. This data will help the department understand the frequency and nature of these thefts and develop strategies for prevention.
Please note, this survey is for research purposes only—it is not a police report. To report a stolen bike, contact the Indiana University Police Department at 812-855-4111.
Participation is completely voluntary, confidential, and will take most respondents no more than 10 minutes. All faculty, staff, and students of IU Bloomington are encouraged to take part even if they have not experienced bike theft.
The survey is available at: go.iu.edu/8qTq
As a bonus, participants who complete the survey by Wednesday, October 9 at 11:59 p.m. will be entered into a drawing for one of twenty $20 Visa gift cards. Winners will be notified by email a week after the survey closes on October 16. To enter the drawing, be sure to include your IU email at the end of the survey.
For more information, please contact Anna Dragovich, TDM Coordinator & Bicycle Manager.