Bike Safety

A bicycle-friendly driver program: The City of Everett has bicycle safety videos on YouTube to ensure bicyclists and drivers are sharing the road in the safest way possible.

Bike Tour Map – Virtually explore your bike routes throughout Everett to gain confidence before you ride.

Everett Bicycle Map – Find trails, safe riding tips, and repair station information.

Tour de EFD – Explore Everett by bike with a visit to our fire stations.

Snohomish County Bicycle Map – Explore bike routes throughout Snohomish County, brought to you by Snohomish County, Community Transit and Everett Transit.

Road Biking Safety Tips – Learn about road biking safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Register your bike on Bike Index

Protect your bike! If your bike is ever stolen, you’ll need all the details about your bike (to report it to the police) and a community of people to look out for it on online resale sites.

Bike Index is the world’s most effective bike registry, giving you a 5x better chance of getting your stolen bike back.  It’s free and easy.  Be sure to include your bike’s serial number (usually on the bottom of the frame), and multiple photos of your bike.

Register your bike on Bike Index >>

Lock it properly

Always lock your bike using a strong lock to lock your bike’s frame plus one wheel to a fixed object secured to the ground, such as a bike rack.  For added protection, use an additional lock to secure your second wheel.

  • U-shaped locks made of hardened steel have proven to be most effective.  You should never use a cable as your primary lock.
  • Hiding your bike in a garage won’t prevent your bike from being stolen — often it’s worse as thieves know all the places bikes are parked and a hidden location is good place for a theft to go undetected.  Always lock-up and try to lock-up in places where passive surveillance or security cameras provide additional eyes on your bike.
  • Remove your valuables. Thieves regularly steal lights, water bottles, and saddles/seats. Either fasten them to your bike or remove them when you park it.

For additional help choosing a lock and locking instructions, visit Bicycle Security Advisors.

Leaving your bike on the bus

If you forget your bike on the bus, contact Everett Transit’s lost and found by calling 425-257-7777.  We hold bikes for 30 days and donate them if not claimed.