Bike to SJSU

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Cycling on Campus

The use of micromobility devices (bicycles, scooters, skateboards and other non-Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant devices) is managed by California State University and San José State University policies. View the division of Administration and Finance's micromobility website for all current information.

The use of micromobility devices on campus grounds is permitted but riders must follow guidance issued by the university. Slow your roll on campus and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. Do not ride your devices during the busiest times of the year, on narrow paths, or on the Seventh Street Paseo. Micromobility devices are not permitted inside buildings and must be securely stored in designated locations.

Micromobility Policies

To learn everything you need to know about biking to SJSU, see our Bike to SJSU brochure [pdf].

Bicycle Parking On Campus

You can park your bike at any of the open bike racks. The open racks are purchased by UPD Parking Services and maintained by SJSU Facilities Development and Operation (FD&O).

For additional security, you can park your bike at any of the six on campus Bicycle Enclosures managed by AS Transportation Solutions. Bike parking is for daily use. Over night parking or long term storage is not permitted. Visit our bicycle enclosure page for information on how to get an access key.

Note: It is illegal to lock bicycles to the bike enclosure fence, railings, benches, poles, trees, tables, or park bikes anywhere that might block an entrance/ exit to a building, office, or area. The University Police will impound the bikes in violation.

Although the Bicycle Enclosures at SJSU provide an additional layer of security, bicycle owners are responsible for appropriately securing their bike inside the enclosures. Lock your bicycle using a solid U-lock. Most bike thefts occur on bicycles with weaker cable locks. Here's a good resource on how to properly lock your bike,

Bike Parking For Housing Students

For Washburn Hall: Washburn Hall has bike racks in their patio where residents may park their bikes (day & overnight use) and can request access for the cage in the Campus Village garage for protected storage.

For Joe West: Residents need to contact their Residential Life Coordinator in order to gain access to the bike cage so they may park their bike.

For CVA, CVB, CVC, and CV2: All residents, except those that live in Joe West, must come to the housing office on the 2nd floor of CVB, to fill out a bike enclosure request form. CVA/CVB/CVC have access to the bike cage in the CV garage and CV2 residents have access to the bike cage in CV2. There is no fee. There is no long term storage.

NOTE: Residents cannot store their bikes in their rooms.

Housing residents with electronic mobility devices should refer to Administration and Finance's Micromobility webpage for the latest guidance on storing e-scooters and other devices in University Housing properties.

Micromobility Policies

Bikes on Transit

Biking can be a great way to travel from your home to transit stations and stops. It's a great way to get to transit without a car if you don't have any transit lines near you. Check your public transit provider for the bicycle services that fit your trip before making your commute. All transit agencies allow bikes on transit. Here are their specifc policies and guidelines:

VTA: VTA has equipped all buses with exterior bike racks that can accommodate up to two bicycles.All light rail trains are equipped with bike racks in the center of the train car. Passengers should load their bikes on the rack and can sit in the area to keep an eye on it. Up to four bikes may be stored on racks, with an additional two allowed to stand in the articulated part of the light rail train.
Highway 17 Express: Most Highway 17 Express buses have racks that can hold up to three bicycles. On VTA and Highway 17 Express, up to two bicycles may be allowed inside the bus subject to the driver's discretion and passenger loads.
BART: On BART, all bike owners must hold their bikes while riding trains. Bikes are allowed on all cars except during commute hours (7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, weekdays), when bikes are not allowed in the first three cars of any train.
Caltrain: To bring your bike on Caltrain, you need to board one of the bike cars. These cars have yellow “Bike Car” sign near the doors indicating which train cars allow bikes on board.
ACE Train: Like Caltrain, ACE train also has bike cars. Look for the “Bike Car” signs to know which cars have bike stalls.

Shower Facilities for Bicycle Commuters

For bike commuters who are looking for showers, students have free access to the Spartan Recreation and Aquatic Center (SRAC) and all faculty, staff, and students can utilize the showers and lockers in the Kinesiology department in Spartan Complex (SPX 128) which are open during regular business hours. Faculty and staff can pay to access the SRAC. For more information about SRAC rates, vist their website.

General Bicycle and Safety Resources

Bike to SJSU

Cycling on Campus

Bicycle Parking On Campus

Bike Parking For Housing Students

Bikes on Transit

Shower Facilities for Bicycle Commuters

General Bicycle and Safety Resources

Biking for Beginners

Planning your Route to Campus

Safety

Securing Your Bike

Bicycle Maintenance and Repair Shops Near Campus

Additional Resources