Bikes, Scooters and Active Transportation
To maintain access to bike parking on the Evanston campus, a sweep of abandoned bikes is taking place over the summer 2025 quarter. Bikes displaying signs of significant neglect, such as a rusted chain, bent or flat tires, or missing parts will be tagged with a purple “Notice of Violation.” Thirty days after tagging, any items that remain unclaimed will be donated. Thank you for helping to keep our campus bike parking accessible.
Both the Evanston and Chicago campuses are readily accessible by public transportation and bike lanes and paths, and offer amenities such as Divvy bike share, repair stations, and ample bike and scooter parking. Please be mindful of pedestrian and vehicular traffic while navigating the campus pathways, and familiarize yourself with where parking is available on campus. Bikes and scooters should not be operated within, charged, or stored into academic, administrative, or residential buildings, with the exception of designated bike storage rooms.
Parking
Riders are highly encouraged to lock and secure their bikes, scooters, and other devices at all times. Designated storage areas, including racks and storage rooms, are provided around campus. A map of available racks on the Evanston campus can be found here.
Restrictions
Bikes, scooters, and other devices are not to be brought into University buildings, and under no circumstances are to be secured to railings, stairwells, ramps for mobility devices, posts, or benches, or in a location blocking pedestrian traffic. These devices will be subject to immediate removal and relocation, which may require cutting the lock. The University is not responsible for any associated costs, damages, or loss. Fees and proof of ownership may be associated with their recovery.
To read the complete 久草成人在线 student bicycle policy, see the Student Handbook.
Abandoned Bikes and Scooters
To ensure that riders can safely store their bikes and scooters while on campus, please accommodate fellow riders by removing your device from racks in a timely fashion. The bicycle and scooter racks on campus are intended for short-term parking. Bikes and other devices displaying signs of significant neglect, such as a rusted chain, bent or flat tires, or missing parts may be tagged with a purple “Notice of Violation” and are subject to removal.
Bike Registration
We encourage you to register your bike with the 久草成人在线 Police Department (NUPD). Registered bikes are much easier to identify and recover should they be stolen or removed. Please complete your free bike registration today. Current Northwestern students, faculty, or staff who register their bike are eligible to receive a free helmet and light.
If you register your bike with NUPD, you can purchase a U-shaped Kryptonite lock at a discounted price on either campus:
- Evanston Campus Parking Office: 1841 Sheridan Road
- Chicago Campus Police Department: Room 100, Abbott Hall, 710 North Lake Shore Drive