How Biking around Campus Keeps Us Moving and Connected Posted: June 29, 2026 | Author: Gabrielle Costello | Read Time: 2 minutes In our fast-paced world, it's an easy habit to grab your car keys and head to campus, even when you're only a few blocks away. But what if you could break the cycle of car dependency and transform your campus experience? What if, instead, you chose a bike, e-bike, or scooter? You could transform your commute beyond getting from point A to point B, and instead create a healthier, more affordable, and more connected experience at SUU. Here is why making the switch matters for you and our community: Massive Savings for Your Wallet College expenses add up quickly, but your daily commute doesn't have to. Bikes, e-bikes, and scooters are highly cost-effective, eliminating the need for gas, parking permits, and vehicle maintenance costs. Affordable transportation options are vital to our student body. They reduce financial barriers for students experiencing financial hardship and offer crucial independence to international students who may not have a U.S. driver's license. Consider buying a secondhand set of wheels for even greater cost savings through a local non-profit and SUU partner, like Cedar City Bike Works. Think Green Parking spaces are important to some of our campus community. However, if you consider that parking lots make up a massive footprint on campus (about 1,200,000 square feet or 4,000 parking spaces), it can make the decision to go green easier for some. Parking spaces for bikes on campus only require 6,432 square feet (536 spaces), which is 25 times less space than a parked vehicle. Reducing our parking footprint helps keep our air clean, lowers fuel consumption, and reduces the "heat island effect" (a phenomenon where cities and developed areas experience significantly higher temperatures