There are other short-term metered spaces next to the Hub Bookstore. Some students say finding a space during peak times can take 45 minutes. Bicycling It's more than recreation. Most graduate students don't live within walking distance of campus, so thousands of students ride their bikes to school year-round. Most major roads have bike lanes.
Helmets are a VERY good idea.
Always use hand signals and come to complete stops at stop signs or you could get ticketed. Tickets are also given for bicycling the wrong way on one-way streets. If you have an assistantship in the college be sure to check with the Graduate Division office to make sure everything is running smoothly. If you don't have an assistantship, but you want one, don't despair. A lot of places offer them for graduate students.