Bike to Work
Bicycle Resources On and Around Campus
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.
- Air compressor located outside the Norris University Center west entrance (equipped for Schrader valves only)
- 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.
- Download the Chicago Campus transportation map (pdf)
- View the Evanston Campus Bike Rack Map
- Download the City of Evanston's Evanston Bicycle Route Map (pdf)
- Sign up for the NU bike commuter listserv. Following are the sign-up instructions:
- Send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.it.northwestern.edu
- Leave the subject line blank.
- Type the following command in the message:
SUBSCRIBE bike-commuters Firstname Lastname
- View the University Police web page on bicycle safety.
- 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.
