Bike to Work

NEWS: Celebrate Bike-to-Work in June

The Chicagoland Bike-to-Work week is June 9-15. To celebrate, we will host Bike Commuter Stations on June 13. Bicyclists will be able to purchase Kryptonite locks at cost from University Police, and we’ll also hold a raffle for some new locks! Bike mechanics will be on hand to offer free lube checks and air. And of course, refreshments will be provided.

Bike Commuter Stations
June 13, 2012

Evanston Campus
3:30-5:30 pm
Jacobs Center

Chicago Campus
7:00-9:00 am
Lurie Center

We also encourage NU employees to take part in Active Transportation Alliance’s Bike Commuter Challenge. This is a fun opportunity to compete with other Chicago organizations to see who can be the greenest and healthiest. To register, visit http://bikecommuterchallenge.org/.

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Riding a bicycle to work is a commuting option that can have economic, environmental, and health benefits. Northwestern offers the following services and resources for bicycle riders:

  • Secure bicycle parking is available on the Chicago campus. For more information, click here.
  • Bike racks on all University shuttle buses. 
  • Kryptonite brand locks available for purchase at cost through University Police. Contact (312) 503-8314 for additional information.
  • University Police also provides free, online bicycle registration for the campus community.
  • Shower facilities are available in Chicago free of charge at the Lake Shore Chicago Park District facility. Click here for more details. The shower facilities in Evanston are in a restricted area, so you will need to register with University Services in order to use them (free of charge). Contact Brian Peters for details.
  • Transportation maps are available at either WildCARD Office.
  • Norris University Center operates Wildcat Wheels, a bike share program.
  • The City of Chicago provides a Bicycling Information website.
  • The UNC Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center provides helpful commuting tips on their Bike to Work website.