Our goal is to foster a culture of safe and responsible riding of bicycles and scooters on and off campus. A responsible rider follows the law, is considerate and communicates with others on the road, is visible, predictable, and utilizes appropriate equipment to ensure the safety of all. Explore the various bicycle and micromobility resources to better educate yourself on what is available!

Bikes

Find out more about biking on campus.

League of American Bicyclists

Here are some links to bicycle communities, some national and some local, that contribute to the quality and quantity of riding in and around Lowell.

Better understand your responsibilities as a cyclist and rules of the road by reviewing current Massachusetts bicycle laws.

Residence Life Policy Pertaining to Bicycles

Bicycle and Motorcycle policy in the Office of Residence Life Guidelines.

UMass Lowell Bicycle Removal Policy and Procedure

Hazard Bicycles

Bicycles parked in ways that could be an emergency hazard or potential safety hazard will be subject to immediate removal and impoundment by campus police.

Junk Bicycles

Bicycles that are obviously inoperable or significantly rusted will be subject to immediate removal and impoundment by campus police.

Abandoned Bicycles

Bikes suspected of being abandoned will:

  • Be tagged as abandoned and left for the owner to recover for a period of 14 days.
  • Be searched in the bicycle registration database and owner notified if possible.
  • Have a small string or survey tape tied through the front wheel to determine if bicycle has been moved within the tagging period.
  • Be photographed and logged in the police log.

Impoundment of Bicycles

If bike has not been moved or retrieved after the 14 day tagging period:

  • Lock will be cut and bike impounded to storage in evidence. Locks will be kept with bicycles.
  • Bike will be searched in the bicycle registration database and owner notified if possible.
  • Bike will be listed on the police evidence and impoundment log.
  • Bike will be held in evidence for 90 Days.

Claim an Impounded Bicycle

Impounded bicycles may be claimed in person at the UMass Lowell Police station.

UMass Lowell Police Department
Meehan Student Center
100 Meehan Way (220 Pawtucket St.), Suite 170
Lowell, MA 01854

To claim a bicycle the owner must provide reasonable proof of ownership such as:

  • Photo of bike prior to the impoundment
  • Ability to unlock the lock
  • Registration
  • Serial number
  • Ownership documentation
  • Knowledge of unique identifiers
  • Make
  • Model
  • Location it was last parked

All bicycles being claimed must be registered before being released to owner.

Unclaimed Bicycles

Bicycles left unclaimed will be evaluated by the UMass Lowell Bike Shop and be either:

  • Refurbished and sold as used, or
  • Salvaged for usable parts and recycled.

Maps and Resources

External Bicycle Resources

  • MassBike website -  Bike safety education, riding tips, local paths/trails and Mass. state bike laws.
  • TrailLink - Run by Rails to Trails Conservancy, helps you plan biking trips and routes based on established biking trails and greenways. 

UMass Lowell Covered Bicycle Rack Locations

Campus Bike Resources Map

E-Bikes and Scooters

Find out more about micromobility - E-bikes and Scooters.

See our guidelines and policies.