3-70 Micro-Mobility Device Policy
About CMU's "Guidance for use of electric transportation devices such as scooters, skateboards, bikes, hoverboards and more policy"
This policy establishes rules for the use of micro-mobility devices such as electric scooters and bikes on campus.
NOTE ABOUT PDF VERSION: The PDF is the official text of the policy. If there are any incongruities between the text of the HTML version and the text within the PDF file, the PDF will be considered accurate and overriding.
- Effective date of this policy: May 1, 2023
- Contact for more information: Financial and Administrative Services
BACKGROUND
The City of Mount Pleasant passed an Ordinance in 2022 allowing electronic scooter companies to apply for permits to operate scooter business in the City of Mt. Pleasant. CMU recognizes that electronic scooters and other micro-mobility devices will likely be on CMU’s campus.
PURPOSE
Central Michigan University recognizes that students, faculty, and staff use a variety of means of transportation on campus. Although personal choice is important, the University must consider the safety and well-being of the campus community and visitors, as well as the preservation of University property. To balance the concern for safety with the use of various modes of transportation on campus, the University has issued this policy regarding the use of micro-mobility devices on campus.
DEFINITIONS
Micro-Mobility Device, means a wheeled device that:
(1) Includes but is not limited to Electric Skateboard, Electric Scooter, Electric Bicycle, Electric Hoverboard or other personalized motorized device.
(2) Personal mobility devices such as wheelchairs (manual and power), mobility scooters, knee scooters, or other mobility devices prescribed by a physician which are used due to a disability are excluded from this Policy.
POLICY
The following rules shall apply to all Micro-Mobility Devices:
- Micro-Mobility Devices are prohibited from use, possession, charging, or storage inside all University buildings.
- Micro-Mobility Devices must be parked in a manner consistent with CMU Traffic Ordinance.
- Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees are prohibited from using Micro-Mobility Devices during the course and scope of their employment at CMU.
- Volunteers are prohibited from using Micro-Mobility Devices while volunteering at CMU.
Central Michigan University reserves the right to make exceptions to, modify or eliminate this policy and or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures, or guidelines relative to this subject.