BIKE REPAIR STATIONS
Our six bike repair stations are color-coded as green and purple on the bike view of the interactive campus map. They include all the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. If you need additional assistance, bike mechanics are available at the RecWell Bike Shop for free bike maintenance.
AIR PUMPS AROUND CAMPUS
If it’s only air that you need, you have options:
- Bike repair station at A.V. Williams (available 24/7)
- Between Iribe Center and CSIC Bldg (available 24/7)
- McKeldin Library (UID required)
- DOTS office in Regents Drive Garage during business hours
- Maryland Adventure Program rental desk
- RecWell Bike Shop
It is important to pump up your tires frequently because over time they lose air pressure. A properly inflated tire prevents flats and reduces friction making pedaling easier. Learn how to properly use a bike pump.
LONG-TERM STORAGE AND COVERED BIKE/SCOOTER PARKING
LONG TERM BIKE/SCOOTER STORAGE
Bikes and scooters may not be stored on outdoor racks over breaks. Storage is available for those who wish to leave their bikes/scooters on campus during breaks. If you're interested in storing your vehicle on campus, please fill out this form. Please note the DOTS Lobby is closed on weekends for in-person drop-offs and all pick-ups. Your vehicle will be stored in a secure lot, safe and out of the weather while you are away. When you are ready to pick up your vehicle, email bike@umd.edu and we will have it ready for you within one business day.
There is a $10 per month (or part thereof) storage fee, which is payable when you pick up your bike after the storage period. You may also apply the charge to your student account.
STORAGE FEES
| Up to three months(including partial months) | Three to 12 months(including partial months) | One full year
| Periods longer than one year
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| Bikes | $10/month | $7/month | $50 | $50 plus $3 per additional day after one year |
| E-scooters | $10/month | $7/month | $50 | $50 plus $3 per additional day after one year |
COVERED BIKE PARKING
There are a number of conveniently located covered parking locations across campus that provide secure parking that keeps your bike/scooter protected from the elements. Additionally, there are indoor bike rooms located in Oakland and Prince Frederick halls for students who live in those residence halls. NOTE: indoor bike rooms are for non-electric vehicles only. E-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric devices are not permitted inside any campus building. Covered bike parking locations can be found on the Interactive Campus Web Map.
LOCK REMOVAL REQUEST
REQUEST BY OWNER
BikeUMD offers a free lock-cutting service for all registered micromobility owners on campus. Lock removal requests should be made by emailing bike@umd.edu with the following information:
- Registration information (required for all lock-cuttings)\
- registration number if electric bike/scooter, or bikeindex.org link if non-electric bike
- First and last name
- UID
- Cell phone number
- Location of bike/e-scooter
- Type of lock (cable, u-lock, etc)
- 3-4 days/times you are available for the lock cutting
- Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Vehicles must be parked on UMD’s campus
REQUEST BY NON-OWNER
In the event that another lock has been placed on your bicycle or e-scooter, by mistake or on purpose, please email bike@umd.edu with photos of locked vehicles and a description of the location. If the vehicle is registered, BikeUMD staff will attempt to contact the owner. If the owner can not be contacted, the lock and any other vehicles secured with that lock will be subject to DOTS policy on improperly locked micromobility vehicles.
If the bicycle/e-scooter is located off campus, on public property, or other private property, the requester should contact the Prince George’s County Police Department’s non-emergency line (301-351-1200) to establish a record of ownership and have it removed. BikeUMD does not have authorization to cut a lock that is on a rack that is not on UMD property.
BICYCLE COMMUTER INCENTIVES
The Bike Commuter Incentive program provides free access to a secure bike pen, lockers, and shower facilities inside Regents Drive Garage for those who bike to work.
The Rainy-Day Bicycle Rewards program gives bicycle commuters a free, single-use daily parking permit for every 10 one-way bike commutes they log. The permit can be used on days when it's too rainy to bike to work or any other time.
Locker rentals are available in the Bicycle Commuter pen for $20/semester. Rentals are available on a semesterly basis, and lockers are rented through a lottery process that opens prior to the start of each semester. Registered BCIP participants will receive an email 2-3 weeks before the start of each semester with details on how to enter the locker lottery.
LOCKER RULES
- Eligibility & Term:
- Lockers are available for rent to those enrolled in the Bicycle Commuter Incentive Program (BCIP).
- Lockers can be rented on a semester basis: $20 per semester and $20 for the summer session.
- Each semester has a set locker rental expiration date. All lockers rented during a term will expire on the last day of that semester.
- Renewals & Unclaimed Lockers:
- At the end of each semester, participants may renew their locker rental for the next term during a designated renewal period.
- Any unclaimed lockers will be available for rent in the following semester.
- Locker Use:
- BikeUMD will provide combination locks for all semester lockers. No other locks are allowed.
- Items can be stored in the locker throughout the semester.
- Renters should not store valuable items in lockers. BikeUMD is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items left in lockers.
- End of Term:
- At the end of the semester, BikeUMD staff will empty all lockers. Items left behind will be donated.
- It is the renter's responsibility to renew their locker rental by the expiration date. Failure to do so will result in the locker being cleared and items being impounded.
- Impounded items will be held for up to one year. After this period, unclaimed items will be donated.
- There is a $10 clean-out fee for retrieving items removed by BikeUMD staff. Please contact bike@umd.edu for more details.
- Locker Condition:
- Lockers must remain clean and odor-free throughout the semester.
- Lockers are subject to inspection at any time by BikeUMD staff.
- Participants are responsible for any damage beyond normal wear-and-tear caused to lockers during their rental period.
DISCOUNTED SAFETY EQUIPMENT SALES
BikeUMD offers quality bike safety gear at 25 – 50% off retail prices. Helmets, U-locks and bike light sets can be purchased at the DOTS office during business hours. These items can also be purchased at the RecWell Bike Shop. Cash or credit card are accepted. Returns are only accepted the same day of purchase and must be in the original packaging.
RECYCLE YOUR E-SCOOTER OR E-BIKE
If your e-scooter or e-bike is no longer in working condition, DOTS can recycle it for you for free! The Lithium-ion batteries inside of e-micromobility vehicles must be recycled in a specific manner as they can cause fires and other damage when disposed of incorrectly. Please do not dispose of your e-bike or e-scooter in dumpsters or curbside garbage/recycling bins. To start this process, please fill out this form and drop your vehicle off at the designated racks outside of the DOTS office.
Important Safety Notice: Damaged or Leaking Lithium-Ion Batteries
If your battery is damaged, swollen, leaking, or shows any signs of physical distress, do not drop it off at the recycling location. Instead, immediately contact 911. Damaged batteries can pose serious safety risks, including fire or toxic leaks, and must be handled with extreme caution.
Please ensure that only vehicles with safe, undamaged batteries are dropped off for recycling. Thank you for helping us keep the community safe!