Explore Micromobility Resources
Use these links to find registration requirements, approved parking and charging locations and campus micromobility rules.
Registering & Getting a Permit for Your Device
Registration is free and a permit is required for covered personal micromobility devices used, parked or charged on University property. Each device must be registered separately.
What You Will Need
Before beginning the registration form, gather:
- Device type, make and model
- Serial number
- Color and identifying features
Parking & Charging
Use Designated Locations
Park or charge your micromobility device only in designated locations on campus. These spaces are available for registered devices with permits only.
Use the campus map to find approved parking and charging locations near your destination.
When Parking Your Device
- Follow posted parking signage.
- Use a designated micromobility parking area.
- Keep sidewalks, ramps, building entrances and other access routes clear.
- Secure personally owned devices before leaving them unattended.
- Do not leave devices in landscaping or other undesignated areas.
When Charging Your Device
- Use only designated outdoor charging locations.
- Follow all posted charging instructions.
- Use the charger intended for your device.
- Do not charge a device or removable battery inside a UA academic, housing or residential space.
Look for Signs on Campus
Parking and charging signs will identify approved locations for registered micromobility devices.
Using Your Device on Campus
Micromobility users share campus streets and pathways with pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Stay alert, follow posted signage and use your device in a way that supports a safe campus environment.
Walk or Carry Devices in No-Go Zones
Look for No-Go Zone signs and dismount before entering the designated area.The Quad is a campus green space and a high-traffic pedestrian area. Micromobility devices should be walked or carried through the Quad and other areas marked as No-Go Zones.
Keep Devices Outside
Micromobility devices are not permitted inside UA academic, housing or residential spaces.Before entering a building:
- Park your device at a designated outdoor location.
- Keep entrances, ramps, stairs and walkways clear.
- Do not store or charge a device or removable battery inside the building.
- Never use or charge the battery if it’s damaged.
Ride in Bike Lanes and Follow Traffic Laws
Use designated bike lanes when available and follow applicable traffic laws and posted signs.When riding:
- Travel in the same direction as traffic.
- Obey traffic signals and stop signs.
- Yield to pedestrians.
- Slow down in crowded areas.
- Use caution near intersections, crosswalks and building entrances.
- Walk your device when conditions make riding unsafe.
- Remain alert and avoid distractions.
Share Campus Responsibly
Stay alert, ride predictably and help protect yourself and others on campus.Safe micromobility use depends on paying attention, communicating your movements and following basic riding practices.
- Stop at stop signs and red lights.
- Keep your eyes up and phone away.
- Ride without earbuds or headphones.
- Use arm signals when turning.
- Wear a properly fitted helmet.
- Only one person per scooter.
- Slow down and yield to pedestrians.
Violation of Micromobility Parking Procedures
Owners or operators of micromobility vehicles parking in violation of the policy will be subject to the following:
- Transportation Services staff will impound the micromobility vehicle and place it in a designated location that is deemed secure.
- As necessary, the locks, chains or other devices used to secure a micromobility vehicle may be removed with bolt cutters or other tools resulting in damage to the locking device. Any damage to the owner’s lock, chain or other device used to secure a micromobility vehicle will not be assumed by the University.
- An impounded micromobility device will be released upon proof of ownership and a $5 storage fee may be collected.
- If the device is also parked in violation of the Vehicle Code or City Ordinance the officer may issue a Parking Violation or a Traffic Citation, each of which requires a payment of a fine.
- Violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be addressed via Conduct Referral.
Citations
Micromobility citation procedures are designed to keep campus safe, accessible and easy to navigate for everyone. Devices that are parked in unapproved areas, blocking sidewalks, entrances or accessible paths, brought inside University buildings or left in No-Go Zones may be cited, moved or impounded by Transportation Services. Citation amounts are based on the type of violation and are listed below.
Failure to Register Device
$25
What happens if my device is not registered?
Registration is required for all micromobility devices before they are brought to campus. Devices that are not registered may receive a citation. Students, faculty and staff should register their device before using, parking or charging it on University property.
Improper Device Parking
$50
What counts as improper parking?
Improper parking may include, but is not limited to, parking outside designated micromobility parking areas, parking in motor vehicle or motorcycle spaces, parking in a way that is not upright or parallel, blocking sidewalks, walkways, entrances or fire exits, parking or storing devices inside University buildings, including residence halls and Greek housing, or charging vehicles or batteries anywhere other than a dedicated charging station.
Impoundment of Device
$150
When can a device be impounded?
Devices may be impounded for violations that create safety, access or fire code concerns. This may include, but is not limited to, parking or storing micromobility vehicles inside University buildings, including residence halls and Greek housing, or charging vehicles or batteries anywhere other than a dedicated charging station.
What devices are included in micromobility?
Small, lightweight, personal transportation devices that typically cannot travel faster than 30 MPH. Micromobility vehicles include non-motorized, human powered vehicles, such as bicycles and non-motorized scooters, as well as motorized, electric powered vehicles, such as electric bicycles, electric scooters, electric skateboards, electric unicycles, and other small personal transportation vehicles. For purposes of this policy, micromobility vehicles do not include non-motorized skateboards or electric personal assistance mobility devices (EPAMDs).
EPAMDs are devices designed to support individuals with limited mobility, such as power wheelchairs, mobility scooters and walking aids with powered assistance, which are not micromobility vehicles.