Policies

Motorized & Non-Motorized Wheeled Devices

Policy

The Campus Library prohibits the use of motorized or non-motorized wheeled devices while inside the libraries, including the use of bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters, and shopping carts that are larger than a small, wheeled luggage cart. These restrictions do not apply to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mobility devices or medical assistive devices, baby strollers, or to university staff and contractors in the course of their work according to:

• Washington Administrative Code
• UW Libraries Code of Conduct

Bicycles

Policy

The University of Washington Libraries is committed to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all library users and community members. Bicycles are prohibited from being brought into or stored in the Campus Library according to:

• Washington Administrative Code
• UW Libraries Code of Conduct

Bicycle Storage

• Bike racks are available close to the entrance of each building on campus, along Campus Way, and along the Promenade near the Library Annex building, LBA. For a viewable and printable map of campus, please visit the UW Bothell Maps & Directions website.

• Bicycle lockers are available to rent on a quarterly basis for UW Bothell and Cascadia faculty, staff or students.  Locations include:
  • South of UW1
  • South of LBA
  • Southwest of UW2
  • North of Campus Library
  • UWBB

For more information about bicycle lockers, bicycling, and pedestrian access to campus, please visit the Commuter Services website.

Additional Information

• Bicycle Safety, Rules and Regulations
• Washington State bicycle laws

Library Administration

Phone: 425-352-5258
Email: uwblibad@uw.edu

Comments and suggestions regarding this policy are welcome and can be submitted by email (uwblibad@uw.edu) or anonymously through the online feedback form.