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Last modified on June 1, 2008

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Bike Lockers

Bike Safety - Helmets and Headlights

Bikes and Transit

Moped / Motor Scooters

Biking Resources

Local Bike Trails

Local Bike Shops / Repair

Questions / FAQ

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Cruising to the U by bike? With over 6,500 racks/hoops located around campus, stashing your wheels is a breeze. The biker map highlights campus bike lanes and locker locations.

Estimated Biking Times

Campus Rules

Never ride on campus sidewalks (unless designated as a bike lane with pavement markings).
Don’t lock bikes to handrails, trees, fences, bus shelters or anything other than bike racks. Illegally parked bikes will be tagged and removed. To reclaim your bike, contact the PTS office.
Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Obey all traffic signs and signals.
Always ride on the right with traffic.
Most campus bike lanes are one-way only. Bikers must ride in the direction of traffic.
Watch for designated areas to dismount and walk your bike.
Headlights and reflectors are required by Minnesota law for night riding.

Full text version of the Minnesota Bicycle laws and statutes

Winter Biking Tips

Guaranteed Ride Home
Bikers who ride to work/school 3 or more days per week are eligible for Metro Transit’s Guaranteed Ride Home Program. Registrants receive 2 coupons every 6 months (upon renewal), good for a free transit ride or a cab fare of up to $25. Coupons may be used whenever you feel you have an emergency situation.