Biking at University of Rochester

An affordable and a healthy way to get to and from work and/or school, biking is not just for leisure anymore. A growing number of faculty, staff and students are choosing to commute by pedaling past the pump, and improving their health while saving on transportation. 

Head over to the University of Rochester biking page for up-to-date information on the University’s weather-protected bike stations, bike parking permits, bike rack locations, safety tips, and more: www.rochester.edu/parking/biking

Biking in Genesee Valley

The Genesee Valley Region includes Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Wayne, Seneca, and Yates counties. Follow the links below for local bike services, resources, and maps.
 

University of Rochester Services

Permits for Covered Bike Stations

Bike Rack and Repair Station Locations 

Bikes on University Shuttles 

 

Services

Regional Transit Service (RTS) Bike and Ride

Rochester Bicycle Lockers

Tips on Riding Safely 

 

Resources

Bike to Market Incentive Program

Reconnect Rochester Cycling Resources

bikeRochester 

Rochester Cycling Club

 

Maps & Guides

Greater Rochester Area Bicycling Map

Erie Canal Interactive Trail Map

Interactive City of Rochester Bike Map 

Genesee Riverway Trail 

New to bicycling in New York?

Check out some helpful tips on how to get ready to ride below

  • Plan ahead - know which route you’ll take.
  • Click on your region above to find bike maps for your area.
  • Use the 511NY Rideshare Trip Planner to plan your bike trip by selecting ‘Travel by bike’ in settings.
  • Be prepared - check the weather and bring bike lights.
  • Carry an additional layer or change of clothes in a backpack or on a bike rack.
  • A white headlight and a red taillight are mandatory when biking at night.
  • Make sure your bike is in good working order – do a “quick check” (like the League of American Bicyclists ABC Quick Check guide) of your bike before getting on the road.
  • Protect your bike - A U-lock with a cable lock is a secure way to lock your bike outside.
  • Learn about with the rules of the road (some laws may vary by region).
  • Find more resources, including local bicycling clubs, instructors, and shops here.

Bicycle Resources by Region

Select your region below to find local services, maps, and information. Resources may include:

  • Bikeshare: A short-term bicycle rental service that’s great for connecting to transit or making a quick trip around town.
  • Bike parking: Many local transit agencies offer bike parking at transit hubs, making multimodal trips more convenient.
  • Bikes on transit: Many transit agencies allow you to take your bike onboard, making it easier and more convenient to combine bike and transit trips.
  • Bike routes: New York offers many great local and regional trails and routes for commuting or a leisurely ride.
Adirondacks Glens Falls

Warren, Washington

Greater Albany

Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Greene

New York City

Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond

Broome-Tioga

Broome, Tioga

Buffalo-Niagara Region

Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus

Southern Central New York

Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan, Schoharie

Central New York / Syracuse

Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland

Hudson Valley

Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia

Southern Tier / Elmira

Chemung, Steuben, Allegany, Schuyler

Clinton / Essex / Franklin

Clinton, Essex, Franklin

Long Island

Suffolk, Nassau

Tompkins County

Tompkins

Genesee Valley

Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Wayne, Seneca, Yates

Mohawk Valley

Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida

Watertown

Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence

 

Log Your Trips

Want to keep track of the bike trips you take and see the progress you’re making? 511NY Rideshare has a trip tracker to show you how much money you are saving and carbon emissions you are not releasing by biking. Download the 511 Mobility app in the iTunes store for Apple devices or the Google Play store for Android devices and start tracking today.

 

Bicycle Friendly Business

Is your employer interested in being recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business? Learn more about the League of American Bicyclists and its Bicycle Friendly Business program.