#  Bike & Walk 

 



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##  Benefits & Programs 

 



  [### Bike Benefit

 ](/sustainable-transportation/bike-walk/bike-commuter-benefit)Faculty, Staff & Postdocs

Bicycle commuters are eligible for reimbursement of up to $30/month at a maximum of $360/year for the costs associated with bicycle purchase, improvement, repair, and storage.



 

   ![Person riding a bike to work](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-09/Bicycle%20commuter.jpg?itok=dvINhgLi) 

 

 

 

  [### Bluebikes

 ](https://prod-transportation.drupalsites.harvard.edu/bluebikes)Harvard Affiliates

Travel across the metro-Boston area on shared bikes. Harvard affiliates receive a discounted annual membership.



 

   ![Blue Bikes](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/Blue-Bike-2_0.jpg?itok=xXICVEt-) 

 

 

 

  [### Resources

 ](/sustainable-transportation/bike-walk/resources)Maintenance & Education

Learn about bike shops, events, initiatives, and advocacy groups around Harvard and Metro-Boston.



 

   ![Bike Being Repaired](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/Bike%20Repair.jpg?itok=S1qhPSjk) 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

##  Education 

 



Faculty, Staff & Postdocs

### Bike Repair Classes 

 

Benefits-eligible employees based in Cambridge or Allston interested in learning about bicycle safety or repair techniques can take classes at any location and be reimbursed for expenses. Verify eligibility before class registration by emailing [CommuterChoice](mailto:commuterchoice@harvard.edu) . This benefit can used in addition to the bicycle benefit.



 [Urban cycling guide chevron\_right](https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-bikes/boston-bike) 

 



      ![bike wheel propped up on tool bench](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2024-09/Bike%20Repair.jpg?h=0d5f34ba&itok=Df0198TV) 

 

 

  

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

##  Safety & Facilities 

 



  [### HUPD Bike Registration

 ](https://www.hupd.harvard.edu/bicycle-registration)Harvard affiliates are strongly encouraged to register their bicycles for free with the Harvard University Police Department



 

   ![parked bike](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-09/HUPD.JPG?itok=k54fu2Fs) 

 

 

 

  [### Bike Parking on Campus

 ](/sustainable-transportation/public-transit/bicycle-parking-campus)Find out where on campus to park your bike - includes covered and secured locations.



 

   ![Covered bike cage in Allston](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/mobility%20hub%201.jpg?itok=ap8Jkaoy) 

 

 

 

  [### Abandoned Bike Removal

 ](/sustainable-transportation/bike-walk/abandoned-bike-removal-pilot-project)Learn more about this pilot project to identify, tag, and remove abandoned bikes on campus.



 

   ![cutting abandoned bikes](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-09/IMG_1051_0.JPG?itok=1xgwTQt3)