Bicycles

Bicycle Rules on Campus

• No bicycles inside buildings unless authorized by the Department of Public Safety.
  • Review the ISU Bicycle Rules and Map (PDF)

Free Registration

• All bicycles parked on campus must be registered to keep the campus safe and organized.
  • Register a bike free of charge
• Register your bike's serial number to increase the chance of recovering it if stolen.
• Where to Find serial numbers
  • Underside of the crank
  • Headset
  • Rear stays
  • Seat downtube, next to crank
  • Top of crank

Bicycle Paths and Sidewalks

• Use designated bike lanes and shared use paths to navigate campus safely.
  • View bike paths on map
• Walk your wheels on campus sidewalks unless marked as a shared use path.

Where to Park Bikes

• Bikes must be parked in designated racks located across campus and near most buildings.
  • View bike racks on a map
• These regulations are intended to help prevent bicycles from blocking pedestrian paths, causing safety hazards, or being disruptive.

Restricted Areas

• Do not park on lawns, sidewalks, trees, light poles, fences, or benches.
• No parking on disability access ramps. Bikes will be immediately impounded.

Bicycle Impoundment

• Bikes parked incorrectly may be impounded by cutting and removing the lock.
• Bikes that appear abandoned will be tagged. If unclaimed after two weeks, bikes will be impounded.
  • Impound Duration: 90 days
  • After 90 Days: Unclaimed bikes will go to Asset Recovery and be sold.

Bicycle Storage Lockers

• Rent: $15/year
• Located at the Ames Intermodal Facility (southwest side of campus)
• Contact ISU Parking Services for availability

Reporting a Missing or Stolen Bicycle

• If you know your bike was tagged as abandoned, contact Parking Services, parking@iastate.edu.
• Report a stolen bike to the ISU Police non-emergency line, 515-294-4428.

Information to Provide

• Last known location of the bike.
• Serial number.
• Permit number (if applicable).
• Description of the bike (make, model, color, style).