News & Updates
Thanksgiving Break Shuttle Service
A Special Thanksgiving Break Service will follow the late night route but will NOT include the Silber Way or Marsh Chapel stops. Service is expected at approximately 20 minute frequency:
- 11/28 Thursday: 9am-9pm
- 11/29 Friday: 9am – 9pm
- 11/30 Saturday: 9am – 9pm
- 12/1 Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Stops include:
- Agganis Way
- Comm Ave @ Amory St
- Park Drive @ Beacon St
- Brookline Ave @ Pilgrim Rd
- Brookline Ave @ Short St
- Danielsen Hall
- 610 Beacon St
- Comm Ave @ Granby Street
- George Sherman Union
- Hyatt Regency
- Buick Street
1BU
Service ends at midnight on Wednesday, November 27. Service will resume on Saturday, November 30 at 6:30am.
Comm Ave Loop
Service ends at 7pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will resume on Monday, December 2 at 7am.
Fenway
Service ends at 10pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will resume on Monday, December 2 at 7am.
Hyatt
Service ends at 10pm on Wednesday, November 27 and will resume on Monday, December 2 at 7am.
Late Night
Service will not operate on Thursday, November 28 or Friday, November 29. Late Night service resumes on Saturday, November 30.
November? No Way!
UPDATES
- The BUCK will be closed on Saturdays until Spring Break. Your patience allows PQ to cook up future programing here at the Cycle Kitchen.
- BUCK will ALSO be closed after this Friday the 22nd, through Monday December 2! That means NO OPEN SHOP next week!
The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and it's getting dark earlier than ever. Just because fall is FINALLY here doesn't mean biking season is over though. Its more important than ever to keep you chain lubricated to protect it from rain, and fill your tires regularly to prevent flat tires. Hazards like wet train tracks and wet leaves can appear as if out of nowhere, try to navigate around them. Here at the BUCK, we've got some fun things planned before you go home for Thanksgiving! But first! Did you know there have been over 900 sign ins at the BUCK since the beginning of semester? That's a lot of Terriers. Thanks for your patience and visits.
What's on deck this month? If you've indicated interest in volunteering, we need your help more than ever. With Daylight Savings in effect, the sun sets at 5 pm! Help other commuters by distributing lights, Tuesday nights from 5-7pm. Sign up here to help us out!
The Unusual:
- PQ is on vacation the 10th-13th. Please be kind to Carl and assorted volunteers who will be assisting at the BUCK
- As of November 16th, we will not be offering weekend service during the winter. We will reopen on Saturdays after Spring break. Thanks for understanding, and giving us time to better serve you.
- Thursday morning limited hours will terminate at Thanksgiving break
The Usual:
- Tuesday Nights 5:00-7:00PM
LIGHT BRIGADE: help distribute bike lights on Comm Ave. - Thursday Morning 8:00-10:00AM
COMMUTER COFFEE: drink free coffee, make friends
The Events:
11/6 Wednesday 4:00PM-7:00PM
GLOW UP NIGHT
Bring your bike, scooter, mobility aid, or helmet! We're going to decorate them with retro reflective decals. We will also have beads and chain available to make more bike dangles.
11/8 Friday 3:00-3:30PM
BEAN AT THE BUCK
Will she like our treats? Find out!
11/14 Thursday 6:00-7:30PM
BU BRIDGE PUBLIC MEETING
Howard Thurman Center, 808 Comm Ave, Room 205.
Are you concerned about your safety when crossing the BU Bridge by any mode? Come to a public meeting on on the BU campus hosted by the BU Bridge Safety Alliance (hybrid zoom also available). At this meeting you'll hear an outline of the Alliance's original safety recommendations, you'll learn the issues of key stakeholders, and you'll hear directly from DCR, MassDOT and Boston Transportation officials on their current and future plans to improve safety on the BU Bridge Corridor.
11/20 Wednesday 6:00-8:00PM
MOVIE NIGHT
We'll make the popcorn, you show up and relax. Join us this month for a rad Iranian skateboarding film, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. This movie comes both PQ and Carl recommended.
11/23/4 Saturday Meet at BUCK at 10:30am
WESTERN AVE BIKE LANE RIDE
The Allston-Brighton Health Collaborative, one of our community partners, leads the way on this month's group ride. Let them show you new local bike lane additions at the end of the month
BUCKtober!
It's been a crazy first month of school here the BUCK! We've seen over 500 of you guys and counting in just the first month you've been back! To everyone who has been gracious and patient while they've been here, and to those of you who came to celebrate our first birthday, a resounding thank you! Next time you're here, grab a pin or a first birthday spoke card. We're so glad you're part of our story.
We're looking forwards seeing more of you in October, and we'll be hosting plenty more events to help you get through midterm season.
This week, we hosted a Used Bike Workshop, since folks are always asking for advice. Wish you'd been there? Come in and pick up the flyer we created with help from the University of British Columbia.
Have you ever had to ride in the dark because of a dead bike light, are you tired of charging your bike lights, or have you ever had your lights stolen? Then come to the BUCK to learn about the basics of dynamo lights, Wednesday, October 9th from 6-7PM! Friend of the BUCK Jason Rosenman will demonstrate a dynamo setup and talk about other kinds of illumination.
Want to help others see and be seen? Come by any Tuesdays from 5-7pm and hand out light on Comm Ave! Sign up for light brigade with friends!
Next Saturday, 10/12, BUCK will be CLOSED in observance of Yom Kippur. Thank you for understanding. Additionally, service will be limited from Wednesday, October 16th to Friday, October 18th, while pq attends a conference.
October is also the month of 1019! On Saturday, 10/19, help us celebrate our home, 1019 Commonwealth Ave. We'll be hosting fun festivities at the BUCK to celebrate, as will the dorm next door, so don't miss out.
Next, Femmechanics will be hosting Grrreasetime! at the BUCK. It's an open shop, open to any women, femme, trans, and non-binary folk. Wednesday, 10/23 from 6-9PM. We'll be partnering with the Faculty and Staff LGBTQIA+ office for this, so look for their swag and great snaxxx.
Our very own work-study, Jerry, is starting a new club for urbanism at BU! The BUrbanists will meet every week of October. Check out their Instagram @burbanists for full meeting information!
Finally, join the BUCK for an adventurous little ride. The Tiny Parks Ride will leave from the BUCK at 10:30AM, Saturday, 10/26, and tour some local green spaces. Bring a warm beverage, as we'll stop to enjoy one of the parks. The ride will be about 10 mi, and move at a party pace. We'll be back at the BUCK to open at 1. The space will be extra busy that day, as we'll be hosting League of American Cyclist's Smart Cycling class. If you're here, say hi to our future local bike instructors.
Coffee? Coffee. Every Thursday. 8-10. Meet other local riders and learn tips and tricks about how to traverse Boston streets.
Whew! Can't wait to see you!
Welcome (Back)!!
Hey There!
Hope you were all able to get outside this summer and enjoy how much drier this year was! Things were steady here at the BUCK all summer, with bike riding lessons, infrastructure improvements and more! See if you can spot the new or newly relocated racks on campus this summer.
We're ramping up for a busy September and can't wait to see you. If you've previously registered your bike or scooter with us, you can apply online for renewed access now, and get into the bike rooms right away. If you got a new bike or scooter over the summer or you're new here, you'll need to come on in to 1019 Comm Ave and get a registration sticker. Don't forget you can also pick up a helmet (optional), lights (required by law!) and bell (ding).
Where can you find us this fall? Well. We'll be tabling at Sustainability Fest. Harvard is having a bike celebration with a group ride leading back here, among other routes.
If you stored your bike with BUCK's SASS all the way back in May, pick up dates are September 6, 7, 13, and 14, from 1-5pm. You can also choose to donate bikes at this time.
We will run A "how to purchase a used bike" class in September, as well bringing back regular Tuesday Night Lights (5-7 p) distribution and continuing Thursday morning Commuter Coffee (8-10a). There are still a few spots remaining in PQ's Intro To Urban Cycling class run through Fit Rec if you're looking to improve your riding skills on and around campus, as well as a Denim Vest ride, part of our continued partnership with Commonwheels. Please check back here for updated dates and times.
Most importantly, you're invited to the BUCK's First Birthday! We'll be celebrating one year of cycling successes on Saturday Sept 28th from 1-5pm! There will be snacks, cake, a photo booth, and more!
Student parking permits available for purchase beginning Monday 8/26
Fall student parking permits will be available for purchase beginning Monday, August 26th at 9:00 a.m. through the Transportation Management Portal.
There are four types of student parking permits available based upon eligibility:
Flex
Commuter
Evening Commuter
Campus Resident
Note:
- If you currently have a Flex Permit and want a Commuter or Evening Commuter Permit, you must first cancel your Flex Permit via the Transportation Management Portal.
- If you currently have a Flex Permit and wish to maintain this permit, no action is needed as Flex Permits remain valid until you cancel or are canceled from the Flex program.
- In order to purchase a permit, you must be registered for Fall classes.
- Freshmen are not eligible for parking permits of any type.
- Those living in the following restricted ZIP codes are not eligible for Flex or Commuter Permits: 02115, 02116, 02134, 02139, 02163, 02199, 02215, 02446.
- New Flex Permits will not function until the credit card registration process for daily parking charges is completed.
- Commuter and Evening Commuter Permits will not function until Monday, September 2, 2024.
- Campus Resident permits are only available to those living in university campus housing.
- There is a limited number of permits available.
Move-in Shuttle Schedule 8/26-9/2
BU Shuttle (BUS) service will begin with "Move-in Service" before transitioning to regular "Full Academic-year Service" on Tuesday, September 3rd.
Move-in BUS Service
1BU
Monday 8/26 through Friday 8/30, 6:30 am to midnight
Saturday 8/31, 6:30 am to 7:00 pm
30 minute frequency
Comm Ave
Sunday 9/1 and Monday 9/2, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Hyatt
New service for students residing at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Cambridge (more info)
Wednesday 8/28 to Monday 9/2, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
20 minute frequency
Full Academic-year BUS Service
Night service will resume on Saturday 8/31 at 7:00 pm.
1BU, Comm Ave, Fenway, and Hyatt lines will resume regular service on Tuesday 9/3.
See the BUS page for routes and schedules.
Trip planning
For live tracking, schedules, and service updates, be sure to use the Terrier Transit app.
General Move-in Info
Please see BU Today's article "Move-in 2024: Everything You Need to Know."
Lights out at the BUCK
Hey Friends! Due to a last minute planned power outage, the BUCK will close at 4pm today. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! Otherwise see you for coffee tomorrow morning!
Summer at the BUCK
Wow! Just like that, it's bike weather! With a little extra time and consistent warmer temps, where will you ride?
Never fear, the BUCK will be here to support you all summer. Our hours are a little different though- we're open for walk in's Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (and COFFEE) at the same times we've been here all year. Fridays will be appointment only to facilitate other programming, while the BUCK is closed on Saturdays until September.
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1 pm-7 pm |
| Wednesday | 1 pm-7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am-1 pm (free coffee for bike commuters!) |
| Friday | 1 pm-7 pm by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
All bike room access expires May 31st! Please renew your access HERE if you haven't. Bike rooms will be audited in early June, don't risk getting your lock cut. In case the worst happens though, contact us at the BUCK and we'll get your bike back to you.
As for summer events, got any requests? May was incredibly busy, so we don't have anything planned yet, but keep your eyes peeled. Want to learn to ride a bike? Email bikes@bu and schedule some time. Friday rides? Lets do it. Deep dives into your lesser maintained parts? Come on in.
MAYDAY MAYDAY
WOW where did the year go?!
We're going to cram a lot into this very abbreviated month, so here it goes! And don't worry, if you're here for the summer, we will be, too!
May 1- 6-8p Bike trivia with Commonwheels, Zone 3, Allston. PQ will lead participants over around 5:30 from the BUCK leaving at 5:30. Bone up on your answers in advance by visiting the website and prepare to win some sweet prizes.
May 2- 4-5p We have a new secure bike room! It's at Towers! We'll have a quick opening celebration with some round snacks, and will be raffling a set of security axles. Bean will ALSO be at Towers, and I hear there's ice cream, so roll on through! This bike room has abbreviated access, only for the month of May.
May 3- 6-8p Intro to Bikepacking with Queers on Wheels! Come learn the basics of getting out there on two wheels!
May 3, 4, 10, 11- Storage and Surrender Services. All the details are here. In advance of that, the bike room at Booth needs to be empty by May 3rd. Find somewhere else to park!
May 13th is the last day to park in the bike cage at 32 Harry Agganis Way. After that, the whole bike room will be on summer vacation, and if your bike is still here? You'll need to contact the BUCK to get it from impound. And you'll need a new lock.
May 17th- Boston Bike to Work Day. The city of Boston celebrates bike commuters and local bike orgs at City Hall Plaza with coffee and breakfast. Meet PQ at the plaza at 10am for a ride back to Charles River Campus
May 31st- All campus bike room access expires. Plan to renew and park for the summer? You'll need a sign on your device telling us you're registered, or your bike could end up in impound!
Check back for more details or contact us with questions!
SaSS Pilot Program
Summer is coming quickly, and with it, the end of the school year. If you're staying on campus through the summer, secure bike room access will expire May 31st, and you'll need to renew your access. That process will look slightly different depending on whether or not you've visited the BUCK. If you've been here to register your bike(s), you can renew access online. If your bike isn't registered with the university yet, unlike previous years, you will need to roll on down to 1019 Comm Ave and get a registration sticker affixed to your bike. It helps us know who is in the bike room and notify users of upcoming changes, such as removing any potentially abandoned bikes, or changing infrastructure.
Going home for the summer? Want to leave your bike or scooter in Boston? We got you! The BUCK is piloting a Storage and Surrender System this year. For a refundable deposit- you can drop your vehicle off at 808 Comm Ave on May 3rd, 4th, 10th or 11th, from 1-5 pm. We'll hold on to it in one of our secure bike rooms, and make sure those chains don't rust, the wheels don't roll off, and your lock will still work when you return. Pick up your bike on September 6th, 7th, 13th or 14th from 1-5p when you get back in the fall, and you'll receive your deposit back, have your bike room access automatically renewed for the 24-25 school year, and get your tires pumped and chain lubricated to start the year off right! Make sure you pick your bike up before Oct 1, or it becomes property of the University.
If you're graduating, here on exchange, or otherwise done with your bike, you can also leave it with us. Bikes can be dropped off at 808 Comm Ave during the above times, or with Sustainability at their Goodwill, Not Landfill tents across campus on the 18th and 19th. Surrender your bike knowing that you'll be helping a future student to learn riding or mechanical skills. The BUCK offers loaner bicycles for its Intro to Urban Cycling class as well as next year's new Mechanics 1 and 2, and Learn to Ride programs.
Want to ship your bike home? Local bike shops usually have a surplus of boxes and packing material in April and May. Call around, locate some for yourself, and the BUCK will help you break down and pack your bike. Please give yourself 1-2 hours to get everything securely padded. You'll need to arrange shipping for yourself, either directly, or through a bike shipping service, such as Overnight Bikes or Bike Flights. It's recommended that you ship to your closest local bike shop, rather than your home address, but make sure you check in with the receiving shop, too.