George Mason Shuttle summer service begins on Monday, May 18. The end dates for the spring shuttle service are as follows: On-Demand (May 10), Fairfax/Mason Square and West Campus (May 15), and all other routes (May 17). Summer service overview and full shuttle schedules are available online.
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Fairfax, SciTech, and Mason Square campuses are recognized for their accessibility and flexibility in providing commuting options and benefits for the campus community.
Traffic on and around the Fairfax Campus greatly increases during the first few weeks of the semester. Shuttles, shared transportation, and alternative rides are available. See the announcement for more details.
Introducing the online quiz tool to provide recommendations on your parking permit options and the easiest ways to get around George Mason University.
Make a difference, one commute at a time! Help MasonCommutes.com become the go-to place for Mason ridesharing and commuting of all types.
Biking around campus and the City of Fairfax is easier than ever. Ride and park your ebike at one of 700+ stations across Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Membership discounts are available for Mason students.
The CUE Bus is available to take you to many locations in the City of Fairfax and the Vienna Metro station. Free for the public. Just board and go!
Find out the latest updates on transportation services, Mason shuttles, and parking information for the new semester.
Students, faculty, and staff who live off-campus and do not own a parking permit will also receive 2 daily complimentary parking passes* per semester upon registering their bicycle or scooter. The 2 daily complimentary parking passes can be used for parking in general lots on campus. Please request your parking passes when you are picking up your bike kit. Complimentary daily passes cannot be given to another person for use.
* Virtual permits will not immediately impact these programs as we will continue to issue complimentary hangtags. This will be phased out over time, and we will eventually be issuing virtual permits/validations as the incentive. Please continue to check this space for updates.
The Bicycle Commuter Choice rewards Mason faculty and staff for cycling to work. To participate and receive these great incentives, please read the information on this page and complete the Bicycle Commuter Program Form.
All full-time and part-time faculty and staff are eligible. You must be actively employed at Mason at the time of the quarterly pay out to receive it.
The Bicycle Commuter Program Form must be submitted quarterly and no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter to receive the incentive for that quarter.
Incentives are processed through HR & Payroll and all incentives are taxable including:
| Opportunities | Introductory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Required Rides for a Financial Incentive | 5 rides Ride #1 = $10 Rides #2-5 = $5 each Maximum: $30 | 15 rides ($50) | 24 rides ($90) | 36 rides ($140) |
| Annual Bike Check (Value $200) | N/A | N/A | 50% off (Value $100) | Free (Value $200) |
| Quarterly Complimentary Daily Parking Passes (Taxable item, request as needed) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 |
| Quarterly Distance Bonus (> 10 miles One Way) | $5 | $15 | $30 | $45 |
| Complimentary Access to Showers Van Metre Hall, Merten Hall, Aquatics Fitness Center, RAC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Annual Benefit Daily Parking Passes ($11) Financial Incentives Distance Bonus (if eligible) Bike Check Subsidy | $278 $138 $120 $20 N/A | $536 $276 $200 $60 N/A | $994 $414 $360 $120 $100 | $1,492 $552 $560 $180 $200 |
All Bike Commuter Choice participants are eligible to receive their tier level of daily parking passes or validations per quarter by emailing [email protected].
* Virtual permits will not immediately impact these programs as we will continue to issue complimentary hangtags. This will be phased out over time, and we will eventually be issuing virtual permits/validations as the incentive. Please continue to check this space for updates.
Register your bike to receive a free on-guard U-lock and bike lights.
| Level | Introductory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Passes per Year | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
| Parking Pass Annual Value | $138 | $276 | $414 | $552 |
| Garage Validations per Year | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
| Validation Annual Value | $138 | $276 | $414 | $552 |
All part-time or full-time faculty and staff are eligible to participate.
Yes. Your bike rides using Capital Bikeshare will count toward your BCC rides. The cost of the membership is not covered in the program.
You can definitely use a scooter to get to work, but scooters are not included in the BCC Program.
Yes, rides using an electric assist bicycle do count in the BCC Program.
Yes, you can participate in both programs. They are two separate programs however and must remain separate because Bike Commuter Choice is taxable and Commuter Choice is tax-free.
The Bike Commuter Choice Program is completely taxable. All the funds you receive for participating, along with the value of any complimentary parking passes/validations you receive as part of the program, are taxable. The amounts are submitted to HR and Payroll each quarter and are then added to your paycheck.
If you record a day on your BCC as having ridden to work, it means you completed two legs of your journey – to and from work. If you only complete one, that’s ok, but you have to complete another leg, to or from work, to record the full day.
Each time you complete a box with a date on the form, you are certifying that you have ridden two legs of the journey. If the two legs of the journey are completed on two different dates, use the date of the second leg.
Using a multi-modal route to work is terrific. But, you can’t receive support from two different programs for the same commute. You will have to decide whether to report the trip through the Commuter Choice program and receive funds to cover the cost of the public transportation portion of your trip (Note the IRS limit of $340/month) or report your trip as a Bike Commuter Choice trip.
You must be actively employed at Mason at the time of the quarterly pay out to receive it.
This pilot is brought to the Mason community by Mason Recreation, the Office of Sustainability, and Parking & Transportation. The Recreation & Athletic Complex (RAC) and Aquatics Center (AFC) have 20 bikes available for checkout at no cost with your valid Mason ID.
Checkout & Return Locations
The Recreation & Athletic Complex (RAC)
Aquatics Center (AFC)
One-day Checkout
Monday – Thursday
Overnight Checkout
Friday – Sunday (Return Sunday evening)
Unavailable Dates:
First Wednesday and Thursday of each month (Bike Maintenance)
George Mason University has joined the Capital Bikeshare University Program, which offers enrolled students discounted $25 Capital Bikeshare annual memberships. Participating students will save money on transportation costs, gain access to affordable transportation that supports a healthy lifestyle, and is available 24 hours a day.
With more than 8,000 bikes available at more than 800+ stations, including a station outside of Mason Square at Fairfax Drive and Kenmore Street, students can ride to classes and myriad other destinations.
Station Locations
Locate a Bike or Station: Use Capital Bikeshare’s interactive map
Questions? Contact Lyft’s customer service
The discount is open to all currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at all campuses, and students must use their university email to join.
Your primary role must be that of a student to be eligible for the discount. Faculty/Staff who are also students are not eligible for the student discount.
A Capital Bikeshare annual membership includes
If you’re already a Capital Bikeshare member, turn off auto-renew by logging into your Capital Bikeshare account. Once your membership expires, you can use your promo code.
If you already have a discounted membership, you can use your promo code to renew your membership starting 30 days before your plan ends.
Download the CaBi App to your phone or visit Capital Bikeshare.
Rides on Classic Bikes under 45 minutes are free with a membership. Usage fees of $0.05/minute apply for extended time. Rides on e-bikes incur a $0.15/minute usage fee. There is also a $2 charge to lock an e-bike outside of a station. To avoid any unexpected fees, make sure the green light activates on the dock once you return the bike.
Your annual membership begins as soon as you complete registration and submit payment.
If you no longer attend the University, your membership will remain active until its expiration date. If you renew your membership the following year, you will not automatically receive the discount.
If you’re having problems with a bike, docking station, key, or charges to your account, reach out to Capital Bikeshare at 1-877-430-BIKE. Capital Bikeshare has an extensive help section to learn more.
For campus community members who need assistance in mapping a bike route to Mason, please contact our bike volunteers for help. To sign up to volunteer, email [email protected].
| Name | Bike Route Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Bine, Kathy | [email protected] | ZIP Code 22031 (near the Vienna and Dunn Loring Metro Stations to the Fairfax Campus) |
| Herin, Greta Ann | [email protected] | ZIP Codes 22032 and 22015 |
| Kargbo, Ibrahim | [email protected] | Reston area |
| Kwartin, Bob | [email protected] | ZIP Code 22182 (Wolf Trap and North Vienna area) |
| Rebhuhn-glanz, Rebecca | [email protected] | Between West Drive (off Route 123 in Fairfax City) and the Fairfax Campus |
| Snodgrass, Paul | [email protected] | Assistance to Mason Square (Arlington) from South Arlington, Alexandria, as well as points west using the W&OD trail. Can assist riders from North Arlington and DC as well. |
| Sokolov, Vadim | [email protected] | ZIP Code 22032 (near Twinbrook and Braddock) |
| White, Dominic | [email protected] | To the Fairfax campus from southern Alexandria, Springfield, and Huntington |
Mason Square
Fairfax Campus
SciTech Campus
An asterisk means there is both a bike pump and a bike fix-it station at the location.
Report repairs needed to bike lanes:
Riding, storing, or charging personally owned transportation devices indoors at Mason is prohibited by:
No outdoor outlet can be used for charging unless it is specifically signed for use.
There are nine (9) approved outdoor outlets on the Fairfax Campus where these devices may be charged. Conditions apply:
The approved locations for charging are identified with signage, and they are:
Nottoway Annex (Parking Lot C; east end of the building)
Commonwealth Hall (east end of the building)
Between Rogers and Whitetop (low wall)
Whitetop Loading Area
Whitetop (lamp post adjacent to Lot I)
Liberty Hall (north end of the building)
Potomac Heights (West end of the building)
Global Center (Garage under building)
Shenandoah Parking Deck (Level 3 near vehicle entrance)
Bike Arlington: Beginner Biking Program
Patrice Levinson
Recipient of the Rick Holt Active Transportation Advocate Award 2024
“Biking to work promised to be fun, time-saving, and cost-effective. What I did not predict was the positive effect my active commuting choice would have on my mental health and my sense of well-being.”
