On-Campus Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Registration

http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/bicycle_reg.html

Cyclists are expected to obey all traffic laws. Cambridge Police enforce bicycle traffic laws. Bicycles may not be ridden on a sidewalk in the Harvard and Central Square business districts as well as several other Cambridge locations. See http://www.cambridgema.gov/CPD/CommRes/bicycles.cfm?pv=Yes#laws

Riders must have a white front light and set of reflectors on the bike and a safety helmet (how much is your head worth?). Cambridge Police will issue a $50 fine to riders without proper lights while riding at night.

Some dormitories have bike repair facilities and there are a few bike repair stands around campus for your use.  Also, the MIT Outing Club sometimes holds bicycle repair sessions and organizes bike trips.

On-Campus Bicycle Parking

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There are indoor or covered bicycle parking areas located in the breezeway under Buildings 39, 3 and 13, and in most dormitories. The area in Building 13 has a card-key system. You can purchase [$5] a card-key at MIT Parking and Transportation in W20-022.

There is a $25 fine for bicycles secured to handrails.  If your bicycle is removed from a handrail, there is a $50 fine. MIT is not responsible for any damage to your bike or lock for such removal. Do not park your bike on a wheel chair ramp, including ramps in front of the Student Center.

Wheeled Violations

Bicycles found illegally parked or attached to stairway handrails will be removed by the MIT Parking and Transportation Department.  In order to obtain the release of your bike, you will have to go to MIT Parking and Transportation (W20-022) and pay a fine of $50.00.  MIT is not responsible for damage to your bike or lock.

In Institute buildings or parking structures, it is prohibited to operate bicycles, in-line skates, skateboards, or any other form of whelled personal transportation except for medical devices such as wheelchairs and scooters.  A fine will be imposed.

Bicycle Registration

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Bicycles should be registered with MIT Parking and Transportation or on line at http://web.mit.edu/facilities/transportation/bicycle_reg.html.

Registration provides you with a registration decal and qualifies you for most bike lock registration requirements. The service is free. If you are a Cambridge resident, register with the Cambridge Police. Registering your bicycle will help in the recovery of your bike if it is stolen. Be sure to record your bicycle’s serial number since that is the only way to positively identify it. Bicycles should be locked with a durable “U” lock. Bicycles locked with a cable or chain are very susceptible to theft — bicycle larceny on campus is a frequent problem.