Commute By Bicycle

Santa Barbara’s bicycle-friendly climate and network of bicycle routes makes commuting by bicycle a viable alternative almost year-round. Over 10,000 people bicycle-commute between their home and UCSB on a daily basis.

Invest in an Electric Pedal Assist Bicycle to get fresh air commute at up to 28 miles per hour and ride up hills without breaking a sweat. 

Also check out the EZBike Project that enables multi-day loans of electric bicycles at no cost, so you may try before you buy.   

Electric Bicycle Discounts

To improve bicycle security, the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) offers UCSB students, faculty and staff the opportunity to rent a bicycle locker in one of seven convenient campus locations. To qualify for a locker, you must:

• Live more than two miles from campus
• NOT own a UCSB parking permit (Night & Weekend permits allowed). 2025-26 Academic Year PILOT PROGRAM: You MAY hold a long-term parking permit and rent a bike locker during this year.
• Use a bicycle as your primary mode of physically commuting between home and UCSB at least three days per week
• NOT just for Summer Bicycle Storage. Summer Bicycle Storage can be arranged for a fee through the UCSB Police CSO office  

The diagram shows the exterior dimensions of a bike locker and the paired wedge-shaped interior.

A bicycle locker rental costs $59 per year, subject to availability. Locker rentals last from October 1st of the current year through September 30th of the following year. The rental fee is slightly reduced for those who sign up to begin in Winter or Spring Quarter ($39) or sign up for Summer quarter ($19). 

Here is a link to our Bicycle locker DocuSign form

After signing electronically we will assign a location based on the priority you have assigned and our available supply of bicycle locker space.

Once you have submitted the Bicycle Locker DocuSign Form, and we have approved you for a locker, we will send you and email with your locker assignment and instructions for how to pay your annual locker rental fee online through your TPS Permit Portal. Once you have paid, you may visit the Parking Sales Office at 6789 Navigator Way to collect your locker key. You can also email tps-tapprogram@ucsb.edu to request that your key be sent to your department on campus.

If we cannot fill your request, you will be notified.

Click to view the Transportation Alternatives Bicycle Locker Map. The map shows you where to find campus bike paths and bike services — bicycle lockers, self-service tools and air pumps and the Associated Student Bicycle Shop

Faculty and staff who commute by bike may wish to take advantage of the shower and locker facilities on campus. Towel service is provided with a locker rental. Click here to learn more.

Discover Santa Barbara County by bicycle! The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition has loads of information about regional bike clubs, local bike shops and services, and more. Traffic Solutions provides a webpage for cycling commuters.

• UCSB bicycle map that shows parking, bicycle locker locations, as well as tool and pump locations can be seen here.

View and print single-page portions of the Santa Barbara County Bike Map on the Traffic Solutions website. The Santa Barbara County Bike Map shows you area bike lanes, bike paths, riding tips, and routes.

Visit https://www.google.com/maps or open Google Maps App on your smartphone.
Get directions then indicate you plan to travel by bicycle icon to see the suggested bicycle routes from origin to destination. 

Click here to apply for TAP membership. All applicants are subject to verification of residence and University status.