Bicycles and Motorcycles

Biking to PCC

Biking to work and/or school has a number of benefits including;

  • Healthy option of commuting
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Money saving
  • Relaxation
  • Can save time

If you commute by bike - and we hope you do, please remember that your bike is a vehicle. Make sure you follow all traffic rules when riding on campus - auto drivers and pedestrians are depending on you to behave in expected ways, just as your own safety depends on them behaving in ways you expect.

Bike Parking

There are bike racks located on all four comprehensive campuses (Sylvania, Southeast, Rock Creek and Cascade) and at all PCC Centers.  Some racks are covered and some are not.  If you are having difficulty finding a bike rack to park you bike, please view the campus map (bike parking is listed on each campus map).   There are also a few bike lockers located at the Southeast Campus.  If you are interested in using a bike locker, please contact ASPCC at 971-722-6262.

Bike Routes and Maps

Portland offers a plethora of options for bike routes.  We have tried to highlight the most efficient bike routes relating to PCC Campuses and Centers. 

Portland By Bike
Bike Trip Planners
Ride Mapping

Within the next year, TriMet is also developing a Trip Planner Tool that will allow you to plan a trip and specify if you’re willing to bike and how far you’re willing to bike in order to plan the most effective route.

Up Coming Group Rides!

When:
Saturday May 5th (That's this Saturday, Cinco De Mayo).
Where:
We will be meeting at the PCC CLIMB center (1626 SE Water Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97214)

Showers

There are locker rooms and showers available at most campuses.  The hours vary depending on school activities and breaks.  General and contact information is available for each campus.

Sylvania
Rock Creek
Cascade

Biking and Transit

TriMet provides detailed information about how to bring your bike on buses, the max and/or train. 

You can also bring your bike on the PCC Shuttles.  To keep you, and your bike, as safe as possible, please be sure to do the following;

  • Make sure to: remove water bottles and other loose items from your bike. 
  • Inform the bus driver that you will be loading your bike. 
  • You can load your bike from the curb or in front of the bus.  Do not step into traffic. 
  • As you approach your stop inform the bus driver that you will be unloading your bike. 
  • Unload your bike from the front of the bus or the curb, not from the street.

Please note, both TriMet busses and PCC shuttles have limited bike rack space and they are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Biking Partners

Looking for someone to bike to PCC with?  We have a solution for that!  You can login to drive less connect and find someone whose route is similar to yours!

Looking for bikes to rent? Cascade Campus ASPCC is now offering students 100% refurbished bikes for $15 per term.

Applications are available in SC 03 and at the INFO BOOTH. Bikes come with fenders, helmets, bells, locks and lights.Bikes are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you have additional questions, contact ASPCC Cascade at 971-722-5188 or visit http://www.pcc.edu/resources/aspcc/cascade/BikeProgram.html.
Don't forget - this applies to Cascade students only.

Additional Sites and Resources

Bike Portland
 Bike Transportation Alliance
Bike Journal
Make Commuting Fun!

Motorcycles

Two-wheeled motor vehicles do not require parking permits. They may only be parked in areas specifically designated for motorcycles. Parking in regular vehicle spaces is prohibited.