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Arizona State University - Parking & Transportation Services
Free bicycle registration

1 Your Contact Information

By registering your bike or scooter with Arizona State University - Parking & Transportation Services, you allow them to view your contact information. In most cases, you would only be contacted by Arizona State University - Parking & Transportation Services if there is a question about your bike, registration or alert, or if your bike was found. You can also update these permissions in your user settings at any time.


Email Address

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2 Your Bike Details

These details are critical to capture with your registration.

You will be able to add more information later, but this is the most important information the community, universities and law enforcement will need to help you recover your bike if it is ever stolen.



It's usually on the bottom bracket. Get help finding your serial number...


529 Shield

Haven't heard of the 529 Shield? Click here to learn more...

How to register

1. Create an account with 529 Garage and select register your bike for free.
2. Bring your bicycle or scooter and ASU ID card to any bike valet station, have your serial number confirmed to receive your Shield ID sticker. Find bike valet locations and hours.

-Required: Revisit the 529 Garage website to add your Shield ID number to your bike registration information.

You will need to enter your bicycle or scooter's serial number. Some areas where a bicycle or scooter serial number is found:

Bikes:
    -On the seat tube, head tube or down tube 
    -Under the bottom bracket, it is stamped on the frame between the rear stay, often near or on the dropout
Scooters:
    - At the bottom of the scooter under the mainframe
    - On the motor or battery

West Side of Lyceum Theater

901 S Forest Mall Tempe, AZ 85281

Next to Noble Science Library

601 E Tyler Mall Tempe, AZ 85281

Memorial Union - East Side

301 E Orange St Tempe, AZ 85281

Other Registry ID


Additional Information

3 Your Bike Photos

Photos recover bikes!

The majority of recovered bikes have photos in their registration. We've listed the most important ones but add as many as you can.


Side

A clear side profile makes your bike instantly recognizable if it's lost or stolen.

You and your bike

A photo of you with your bike helps prove it's yours if it's ever recovered.

Receipt

Police and finders often ask for proof of purchase before returning a recovered bike. This photo stays private.

What to look for

Scratches, stickers, or custom parts. Unique details make your bike easier to spot and return.

Tips

In-person registration: ASU Parking and Transit Services has offices on four campuses. Downtown Phoenix - Polytechnic - Tempe - West

Benefits of registration:

Bicycle Safety

Bike parking: Thousands of bike racks are available across the four ASU campuses, making it quick and convenient for Sun Devils to lock up their bicycles.

Use a cable lock for securing accessories and a highly rated U-Lock to secure your frame.

Secure your back wheel and frame with a highly rated U-lock to an approved bike rack.

How to Report a Bike Theft

If your bike is missing, it's important to report it to law enforcement - this helps the police better understand the scope of the problem. It will also be necessary for an insurance claim or to collect it from any law enforcement agency that recovers the bike. To report your bike, follow the steps below:


1 Start an alert on your bike/scooter on the 529 Garage website or app.

If you aren't registered yet - register first with all the information that you have about your bike/scooter, and then start the alert.


2 Contact our non-emergency contact information below.

480-965-3456

ASU Police Station, Tempe Campus

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