Bike Events, Commuting, & Safety

Thank you for participating in the May 2026 commute rewards program! 170 people earned the Cotopaxi Hip Pack and UO commuters logged nearly 8,000 trips by bicycle, carpool, transit, walking, remote work and more.

Winners of the UO Rec Center membership for fall term 2026 will be contacted via email the week of June 8th. 

Ongoing Rewards and Challenges with Get There Oregon

• Join the University of Oregon (UO) network on Get There Oregon (if you haven't already joined). Use your UO email to sign up and you will automatically be added to the UO network.
• Manually log trips on the Get There website or record trips as you take them with the Get There Connect app. Find information about how to record trips and other features of the Get There Connect dashboard and app in this Digital Guide.

Contact: Active Transportation Coordinator, Rachel Glaeser: rglaeser@uoregon.edu

This group is open to anyone interested in commuting to UO using active transportation. Whether you are familiar with walking and rolling to UO or want to know how to get started, you will meet new friends and learn about commuting best practices. 

UPCOMING EVENTS: Bikes & Friends Lunch Bike Rides. We will meet at the EMU Bike Program at noon, ride to a nearby location for lunch, and return by 1pm. Dates are April 17, May 15, and June 26. Bring your own lunch.

Want to be involved in the club? Please fill out this interest form. 

Brought to you by UO Transportation Services, the Bike Program, and the Office of Sustainability

Start Bike Commuting

Eugene and Springfield are among the best places in the U.S. for biking. Get started bike commuting!

• Choose a bike and get it registered, also consider using bike share (PeaceHealth Rides)
• Plan your route with this interactive map of recommended routes
• Cycling laws, safety and etiquette
• Storing and locking your bike
• Get to know your local bike shops and community events
• Eugene Active Transportation Information
• Springfield Active Transportation Information

• Be Aware: Avoid distractions and be alert while moving. Expect to encounter people traveling around campus in many different ways.
• Stop and Look: Cyclists must STOP at stop lights. If no traffic or pedestrians have the right-of-way, cyclists may YIELD at stop signs.
• Share the Path: Cyclists and scooters use bike lanes in the road when available, otherwise share the path and yield to slower travelers.
• Move Predictably: Avoid erratic riding and walking. Walk your wheels on narrow paths and during high traffic times of day and in crowded areas.
• Go a Safe Speed: Observe posted speed limits. Keep to the right side of shared paths. Ride at a slower speed near pedestrians and in bad weather.
• Gear up and Be Seen: Oregon Law requires all cyclists to use at least a front light and a rear reflector after sundown. Helmets reduce the risk of serious injury.
• This video shows path etiquette in action. Remember to ride bikes, scooters, and skateboards only on designated campus bike routes. On non-designated campus paths, please walk your wheels.
• Please use extra caution when crossing roads with two travel lanes in the same direction, such as Hilyard Street and Patterson Street. Be sure vehicles in both lanes are stopping before you cross.
• Use this survey to report near misses or use the Report a Concern page.