UMass Boston

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Biking

General Transportation Announcements

About Biking at UMass Boston

UMass Boston supports cycling as a sustainable transportation option by offering parking, end-of-trip amenities, and access to the Bluebikes bikeshare program. Whether you bring your own bike or use bikeshare, we provide resources to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient travel on campus.

How to Park & Register Your Bike

Where to Park Your Bike (Free & Secure!)

UMass Boston offers over 740 free bike parking spaces campus-wide, including:

  • West Garage Secured Shelter: 125-space indoor, secure bike storage
  • Maintenance Station: Basic maintenance tools are available inside the West Garage

Access to the West Garage shelter requires registration and a valid BeaconCard. To request access, email beaconcard@umb.edu and copy TransDM@umb.edu. Include your full name and UMass ID number.

View UMass Boston campus map bike parking

Ride with Bluebikes

You’ll find Bluebikes stations at JFK/UMass Station and the Campus Center. UMass Boston affiliates receive a discounted annual membership.

  • Annual Cost: $101.50 with promo code BikeUMB
  • Short-Term Options: Daily and weekly passes available

How to join:

  1. Go to bluebikes.com.
  2. Log in or create an account.
  3. Select “Annual Membership” and click “Join and Save.”
  4. Enter the promo code BikeUMB.
  5. Verify your UMass Boston email.

View Bluebikes system map

Bike Maintenance

Keep your bike in top shape! UMass Boston offers free maintenance days each April and September, open to students and employees.  

  • Includes basic tune-ups and minor repairs
  • Sign-ups are requested to manage demand

Employee Benefit: Bike Check Reimbursement
In addition to free tune-ups, employees are eligible for up to two $25 Bike Check reimbursements per year to help cover bike-related expenses such as maintenance, parts, or gear.

Learn about the Bike Check program

End-of-Ride Essentials

Showers

Showers are available after your ride at the Beacon Fitness Center.

  • Students: Free access to 8 showers
  • Employees: $75/year Showership membership

Explore the Beacon Fitness Center

Lockers

Store your belongings safely after biking.

  • Students: Lockers available at McCormack and Wheatley Peters; managed by Student Activities on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Faculty & Staff: Lockers accessible through Beacon Fitness Center with Showership membership

Planning Your Ride & Transit

Campus Bike Map & Nearby Routes

Discover scenic, low-stress ways to get to and from UMass Boston—and navigate campus with ease.

  • Campus Bike Map: View all bike parking areas.
  • Boston Harborwalk: Bike this car-free waterfront path from Seaport/downtown to campus.
  • Neponset River Greenway: This is an 8.2-mile trail from Hyde Park to South Boston, with a recent extension near Tenean Beach that connects to Morrissey Boulevard via wide asphalt paths and a boardwalk over Dorchester Bay.

Explore City of Boston Biking

MBTA Transit Information

The MBTA has rules for bringing bikes on buses and trains. Check the MBTA site for general biking rules and any restrictions (e.g., during holidays and disruptions). 

Review MBTA Biking Rules

Contact Us

Transportation Services
Service & Supply, Lower Level
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125

Phone: 617.287.5041

Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

General inquiries:
parking.trans@umb.edu

Commuting inquiries:
TransDM@umb.edu