# Bike and scooter checklist for UT Austin

Register your bike or personal scooter before bringing it to campus. Park at a rack or designated scooter space. If you are deciding whether to buy a bike, try a short Orange Bike Project rental first.

## Five decisions before your first ride

UT Parking and Transportation publishes separate rules for bicycles, scooter parking and long-term bike storage. Check the route and rack nearest your building.

- [Register what you own](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/registration) UT requires bike and scooter registration on campus and offers it free. Find the manufacturer’s serial number and save it with a photo before you register.
- [Pick a place to park](https://parking.utexas.edu/transportation/electric-scooters) Use a rack for a bicycle. Scooters go at a rack or designated scooter area. Keep ramps, doors and sidewalks clear, and follow posted dismount rules.
- [Compare a rack with covered storage](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/bike-storage) A locker is $88 per year plus a $75 refundable key deposit. Check availability and key-return terms before renting. UT also lists an indoor bike room at East Campus Garage.
- [Try a rental before buying](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/orange-bike-project) The Orange Bike Project lists $5 daily, $10 weekend, $15 weekly and $50 semester rentals. The shop is on the lowest level of 27th Street Garage.
- [Know where to fix a flat](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/tools-supplies) Use UT’s bike tools and supplies page to check pump and repair resources. If the bike needs more than a quick adjustment, check Orange Bike Project repair hours.

## Walk the route once before relying on it

Find where you need to dismount and where you can leave the bike at each class. Add a place to store it at home. Check CapMetro if you need a backup ride.

**Sources**

- [UT bike and scooter registration](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/registration)
- [UT bike racks and lockers](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/bike-storage)
- [UT scooter rules and parking](https://parking.utexas.edu/transportation/electric-scooters)
- [Orange Bike Project rentals and repairs](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/orange-bike-project)
- [Bike tools and supplies](https://parking.utexas.edu/bike/tools-supplies)

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Source: https://utaustin.guide/best/ut-austin-bike-scooter-campus · Checked 2026-11-10 · Field Guide: UT Austin