Yale is proud to be a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM, as awarded by the League of American Bicyclists. The League of American Bicyclists is a nonprofit organization representing bicyclists in the movement to create safer roads, stronger communities, and a bicycle-friendly America through information, advocacy, and promotion. The Bicycle Friendly University program recognizes institutions of higher education for promoting and providing a more bikeable campus for students, staff, and visitors.
Yale Partnership with Ride New Haven
Yale faculty, staff, and students—anyone with a @yale.edu email address—are eligible for a free Ride New Haven bikeshare account and 20 minutes of free riding each day through June 30, 2027.
To get started, download the Ride New Haven app and create a new account using your Yale email address. If you already have an account, update the email on your profile to your Yale address. The benefit should appear in the app right away.
This program is supported by a generous grant from the Thomas L. Kempner, Jr., Foundation, Inc, managed by Yale’s Office of Sustainability. The grant will strengthen New Haven’s bikeshare system by adding 10 additional e-bikes to the city’s fleet and funding one year of operations and maintenance for the new bikes.
Resources
- Bike Registration Form
- Ride New Haven – Yale Student/Staff Membership FAQs
- Map of bike rack locations
- Yale Environmental Health & Safety Bicycle Safety Training Class
- Smart Streets Guide to Safety
- New Haven Bike Routes Map
- Elm City Cycle Map
- Would you like to find a cycling partner or meet up for group rides? Check out the New Haven Bike Rides Facebook Group.
- Log your trips in CTrides Commuter Rewards to earn restaurant coupons, local retailer discounts, and tickets to shows and attractions.
- Visit the Elm City Cycling website for more resources on biking in New Haven.
- Use SeeClickFix to report the location of potholes and other road hazards. Data is sent to the appropriate city department and you can track progress on your report.