The popularity of personal electric vehicles (PEVs) such as electric bikes and electric scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters) has taken off over the past few years. With their increase in popularity and usage, there has also been an increase in accidents and injuries to both operators and pedestrians.<\/p>\n
The University prioritizes the safety of the campus community and is providing guidance for the safe operation, storage, charging and of all personal electric vehicles (e-scooters, e-bikes, e-hoverboards ,etc) while permitting students, faculty and staff to benefit from the ease and convenience these devices provide.\u00a0 Please refer to \u201cCampus Guidelines for Personal Electric Vehicle Operation\u201d<\/a> (3\/21\/23) for reference.<\/p>\n Storage<\/strong> of these vehicles inside any ÌÇÐÄvlog owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and\/or explosion. This includes stairwells, hallways and common areas.<\/p>\n Charging<\/strong> of these vehicles inside any ÌÇÐÄvlog owned or operated building or other facility is strictly prohibited due to the risk of fire and\/or explosion.<\/p>\n Bringing an e-scooter or e-bike (all personal electric vehicles) inside<\/strong> any University owned building or facility for any amount of time is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n https:\/\/youtu.be\/HBUGEFErXxA?si=J2PhBS3pS6h985VE<\/p>\nShocking Electric Scooter Fire Explosion While Charging Inside Room<\/h2>\n