Interested in biking but don’t have a bike? Or want to try an e-bike to make the San Francisco hills easier? You’re in luck! Bay Wheels has stations around San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and San Jose. They are conveniently located near each of our UCSF campuses.
Bay Wheels provides a healthy, sustainable, and convenient transportation option for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Whether you're commuting to work, heading to class, or traveling between UCSF campuses, Bay Wheels makes it easy and fast to get where you need to go.
Limited Time Offer: Free Bay Wheels Annual Memberships
UCSF has received a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to encourage more people to connect to regional transit like BART, Caltrain, ferries, or Transbay buses! Bay Wheels bikes help bridge that first and last mile.
Through this grant, 1,000 annual Bay Wheels memberships are available for UCSF faculty and staff (Bay Area locations, including Oakland), and 600 annual memberships are available for students.
Please submit your interest by completing the quick application below. The application closes at noon on Wednesday, December 17. If we receive more applications than available passes, we’ll randomly select participants to receive them. Selected applicants will be emailed January 5-9, 2026 with instructions on how to claim the pass.
Apply Now for a Bay Wheels Annual Membership
What is Bay Wheels?
Bay Wheels is a regional bikeshare system operated by Lyft, offering a network of bicycles and docking stations. UCSF campuses are connected by the Bay Wheels network, and you can check out a bike at one location and return it at another. This is perfect for short trips around the city, connecting between campuses, or getting from public transit.
Bay Wheels Stations at UCSF
You’ll find Bay Wheels docking stations at key UCSF locations. Find the map of locations online.
Bay Wheels Membership
To make using Bay Wheels more affordable, you can purchase a daily, monthly, or annual membership. View Bay Wheels rates here.
Memberships include unlimited 45-minute classic bike rides and access to electric bikes (with a small per-minute fee).
Why Choose to Ride Bay Wheels?
It’s sustainable. Reduce your carbon footprint with zero-emission trips.
It’s healthy. Add activity to your day that gets your legs moving and your heart beating, especially during short breaks or commutes. Biking is also great for your mental health.
It’s flexible and connected. Link easily to public transit like Muni, BART, Caltrain, and UCSF Shuttles. You can use the program anytime!
Increase efficiency and reduce stress. Biking enables you to save time by avoiding traffic, parking, and transit delays, reducing the stresses associated with daily commutes.
It’s good for your wallet. With a membership, Bay Wheels can be a cost-effective way to get where you’re going.
It’s fun! Biking gives you more time to spend outside commuting how you want to.
Recommendations for Safe Riding
UCSF encourages safe and responsible riding:
- Always wear a helmet.
- Follow local traffic laws.
- Use designated bike lanes when possible.
Want to learn more?
Visit the Bay Wheels website to sign up, download the app, and find bikeshare station locations.
