U-PASS Reports

1996-97 U-PASS Results

Bicycling

Bicycling is an important part of the U-PASS program. To encourage the use of bicycles as a commute mode and to better serve the needs of bicyclists, a Bicycle Advisory Group (BAG) comprised of faculty, staff and students was first appointed in 1994. The BAG was reappointed in 1995, and a work plan was adopted that emphasizes bicycle safety concerns.

Since the start of the U-PASS program, more than $450,000 has been spent for improved bicycle facilities and programs, including the purchase of 200 new bicycle racks (capacity of 3,000 bikes), 161 bicycle lockers and other campus bicycle improvements. The UW now rents 260 bike locker spaces, and plans to add more in 1998. The program is very popular. Most bike locker locations on campus have a waiting list.