Biking & Walking
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Are there showers and clothing lockers on campus?
Faculty and staff with IMA memberships and all students can use the shower facilities at the IMA and Hutchinson Hall. A few other buildings on campus also have shower and clothes locker facilities. Contact your building coordinatorabout availability of facilities in your building.
Where can I park my bike on campus?
Use one of many convenient bike racks throughout campus or apply to rent a bike locker. Bikes may not be parked in buildings or secured to trees WAC 478-116-605. MORE on Bike Parking
Where are the bike lockers and how do I get one?
There are close to 600 secure rental bicycle lockers in 31 campus locations for those who regularly commute to campus from an off-campus location. You can place yourself on up to 3 waiting lists. For more information, see the bike parking pages. MORE on Bike Parking
Can I receive a citation for riding in the Bike Walk Zone?
The HUB lawn and environs are a Bike Walk Zone, which means that bikes are to be walked when pedestrians are present. Violators can be issued a citation. For more information, see the Bike Walk Zone pages. More on Bike Regulations and Bike Safety
Can you help me plan my walking commute or biking commute?
Please click links for Bike mapsand bike maps. Walking maps
Who has the right of way—a pedestrian or a bicyclist?
The law requires cyclists to yield to pedestrians and give audible warning. Look for posted stop signs, yield signs and pedestrian signs and obey speed limits. Typically, bicyclists should keep to the right and pass on the left.
Is it okay to ride on sidewalks?
Bicycles may be ridden on campus sidewalks, except where posted. Please remember to ride where you are predictable. Pedestrians may not be expecting you on the sidewalk or may not see you as they approach a driveway or crosswalk.
Can I take my bike on a bus or a vanpool?
All buses and most vanpools have easy-to-load bike racks. Bikes may be loaded and unloaded on Metro buses at any bus stop, except in the downtown Seattle “Ride Free” area from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.