Bike Valet Program
Welcome to the UNM Bike and Scooter Valet! Parking & Transportation Services (PATS), with funding from the Student Fee Review Board (SFRB), has launched a Bike Valet pilot program on Central Campus for Academic Year 2025–26. This new service promotes sustainable, active transportation by offering added convenience and an extra layer of staffed oversight beyond standard bike racks. The pilot will also help UNM explore how a staffed bike valet model could support alternative transportation options - like bikes, scooters, and other non-car travel modes. Funded by Student Fees, Operated by PATS. |
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The UNM Bike Valet is a free, staffed parking service* for UNM students, faculty, and staff. You can park your bicycle, scooter, e-bike or multimodal vehicle (MMV) during valet operating hours and enjoy:
- A monitored parking area staffed by trained attendants
- A quick & easy check-in/check-out process
- A convenient way to reduce car dependency and support a greener campus.
This pilot also helps UNM test whether a staffed bike valet model could support long-term, flexible transportation options like bikes, scooters, e-bikes & other non-car travel modes on campus.
Why it matters:
- Provides enhanced oversight for bike, scooter, e-bikes & MMVs parking where it's needed most.
- Encourages more of our campus community to ride to campus - easing parking demand and promoting healthier, more sustainable travel choices.
- Supports UNM 2040 Goal 4: Sustainability - promoting low-emission, active transportation & safe mobility.
The UNM Bike Valet Program is operable:
Monday-Friday*: 7:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
All bikes, scooters, e-bikes and multi-modal vehicles (MMV) must be picked up by 5:15 P.M.
*Closed overnight, weekends, university holidays, & in cases of inclement weather or other campus closures.
Located on the East side of Popejoy Hall (Center for the Arts) building, between Popejoy's main entrance and the Student Union Building (SUB). View the Interactive Campus Map for location details.
The UNM Bike Valet pilot program is funded by student fees, so UNM students receive priority, with faculty & staff welcome to use the service as space allows.
Eligible users:
- UNM students (priority users)
- UNM faculty & staff
How to use the bike valet:
The bike valet provides free, supervised parking for up to 128 bicycles, e-bikes, scooters, escooters and multimodal vehicles (MMVs) one a first-come, first-served basis during valet hours.
- Register your bicycle, scooter, e-bike, escooter or multimodal vehicle (MMV) with PATS
- Bring your bicycle, e-bike, scooter, escooter or MMV to the bike valet during valet hours. View the Interactive Campus Map for location details.
- Note: Only the bicycle, e-bike, scooter, escooter or MMV can be checked in - do not leave high-value or personally sensitive items (such as backpacks, electronics, wallets or ID cards) with your bike, scooter, or MMV at any time.
- Check in using your UNM LoboCard and receive a claim tag from the valet. The attendant will park your bicycle, ebike, scooter, escooter or MMV in the fenced, monitored enclosure.
- Pick up your bicycle, ebike, scooter, etc. by 5:15 P.M. same day – just present your claim tag and LoboCard to the attendant(s).
Need to register your bicycle, ebike, scooter, escooter or MMV? Just ask a valet attendant(s) for assistance - registration is quick and free.
- Registration Required
To park at the UNM Bike Valet, your bicycle, ebike, scooter, escooter or Multimodal Vehicle (MMV) must be registered with UNM Parking & Transportation Services (PATS). Registration is free and can be completed on-site with a valet attendant.View the Interactive Campus Map for location details. - Hours of Operation
The UNM Bike Valet operates Monday-Friday, 7:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. All bicycles, ebikes, scooters, escooters and MMVs must be picked up daily by 5:15 P.M. each day. The bike valet is unattended and closed after 5:30 P.M. - Overnight Storage
The Bike Valet is unattended and closed after 5:30 P.M. on days of operation. At that time, the enclosure will be locked overnight.Attendants are not available after closing, and access to the enclosure is restricted until the next business day.Bicycles, ebikes, scooters, escooters & MMVs left after hours will be stored and must be retrieved during the next day of Bike Valet operations. - Claim Tag Required for Pickup
You must present the claim tag provided at check-in and your LoboCard to retrieve your bicycle, scooter, or MMV. Lost your tag? You’ll need to show your UNM LoboCard or a valid driver’s license to verify ownership. - Personal Items
Do not leave high-value or personally sensitive items (such as backpacks, electronics, wallets or ID cards) at any time.Helmets and water bottles may be left attached to your vehicle. Only the bicycles, ebikes, scooters, escooters or MMVs itself may be checked inat the Bike Valet. Valet attendantsdo not check-inany items other than bicycles, ebikes, scooters, escooters or MMVs. - Enclosed Access
Only authorized valet attendants and PATS staff may enter the UNM bike valet enclosure. Customers are not permitted inside at any time. - Surveillance Monitoring
The valet enclosure has 24/7 video surveillance. - Bicycle, eBike, Scooter, eScooter & MMV Eligibility
The valet is designed for standard-sized, bicycles and scooters. Bicycles with trailers and MMVs will be accommodated when possible. However, the valet reserves the right to deny parking for bikes, scooters or MMVs that do not fit the system. - Tipping Policy
Tipping is not allowed. Valet attendant(s) do not carry cash and will not accept gratuities. - Disclaimer
PATS recommends you do not leave high-value or personally sensitive items (such as backpacks, electronics, wallets, or ID cards) at any time. Customers are not permitted inside the valet enclosure. The area is monitored by attendants during operational hours only, and has 24/7 video surveillance. All bikes, scooters, and MMVs must be picked up by 5:15 p.m. daily. The bike valet is unattended and closed after 5:30 p.m. UNM/PATS is not responsible for any damage or theft to property left after hours.
The successful launch and continued operation of the UNM Bike Valet pilot program would not be possible without the dedication, collaboration and support of our campus partners. We extend our sincere thanks to the following groups and departments for their contributions in planning, approvals, site setup and ongoing support:
- Student Fee Review Board (SFRB)
- Office of Sustainability
- UNM Police Department (UNMPD)
- Lobo Bike Shop (Recreational Services)
- Facility Services (FS)
- Landscape Services
- Event Management (EM)
- Campus Capital & Space Planning (CCSP)
- Facilities Design & Construction (FDC)
- Division of Student Affairs
- Associated Students at The University of New Mexico (ASUNM)
- Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Risk Services
- Office of University Council (OUC)
- Information Technologies (IT)
Your commitment to sustainable transportation and student-focused initiatives has made this program a reality - thank you!
For more information, please click here to view the PATS Frequently Asked Questions page.