Parking and Transportation Services 

Bicycles, Mopeds, and Motorcycles 

For many, bicycling or operating a motorcycle, motorbike, motor scooter, or moped is the preferred mode of travel to campus. When operating one of these, please exercise care and follow the rules of the road and of the University. Accidents involving these vehicles can cause serious injuries to their riders and to pedestrians. 

Steps to follow for the lawful operation of a bicycle, motorcycle, motorbike, motor scooter, or moped: 

1. Comply with the rules of Washington University; the regulations of the state of Missouri relating to the operation of bicycles, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, or mopeds; and the rules of the road. 

2. Register motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, and mopeds with Parking and Transportation Services; you must have a permit to park any motor vehicle on campus. These vehicles can park only in areas marked "Motorcycle Parking Only." 

3. Bicycles may be parked outside campus buildings in racks or in areas clearly not subject to pedestrian traffic. Do not secure bicycles to ramp railings where they may interfere with wheelchair access. Improperly parked or secured bicycles may be removed. 

4. Motorcycles, motorbikes, motor scooters, and mopeds are not permitted on University sidewalks. 

5. Accord the right of way to pedestrians on sidewalks, on the road, at street intersections, or in marked crosswalks. 

6. You must wear a certified safety helmet when operating a motorcycle, motorbike, motor scooter, or moped. Bicyclists are strongly encouraged to wear a safety helmet. 

Parking 

You must have a parking permit or pay a meter to park at Washington University. Visitors may park at meters or in yellow zones with a daily pass. All others may park by permit only. Color-coded permits are designated for distinct groups of the University community and distinct areas of the Danforth Campus. Complete permit information and parking rules and regulations are available through Parking and Transportation Services and also posted on their web site at parking.wust.edu. 

Automobile parking on the Danforth Campus is very limited. Because of increasing demand for on-campus parking, the University has adopted a policy of strict enforcement, including the use of fines and towing to better protect the rights of those parkers who observe the regulations. The University reserves the right to tow any vehicle parked in violation of University regulations, at the owner's expense. 

Firearms (concealed or otherwise) are prohibited on all Washington University owned property. Firearms may not be stowed in vehicles parked in University lots, garages, or metered spaces. 

Permits and daily passes are available for sale in Parking and Transportation Services, located on the North Campus near the corner of Skinker and Rosedale at 700 Rosedale, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Permits are also available for sale on-line at parking.wustl.edu.  Daily permits for visitors are also available for sale at the Campus Bookstore in Mallinckrodt Center.

Public Transportation 

The University encourages faculty, staff, and students to consider alternate forms of transportation to the Danforth Campus. Public transportation information is available through the Metro. 

T ransportation Servics

Washington University in St. Louis provides a comprehensive transportation program.  The U Pass program utilizes Metro, the regional public transportation agency.  The U Pass program provides free Metro passes for full-time students, benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and full-time employees of qualified service providers.  This program will provide students and other members of the University community much greater access to the St. Louis metropolitan region on public transit.  In addition to the greater access to the region, there are three bus routes that specifically target areas on and around campus, making it easy to move around and between campuses.  These routes also serve nearby shopping areas and neighborhoods.  For more information on the U Pass program and Washington University Transportation Services, visit www.parking.wustl.edu or call (314) 935-4140.

Pick up a shuttle schedule and maps at the Information Desk in Mallinckrodt. 

Shuttle schedules are also posted on the Transportation Web page at transportation.wustl.edu.