Dear Members of the University Community,
To support campus safety and ensure compliance with New York State law, the University is reminding the community of the requirements governing the use of electric scooters (e-scooters) and electric bikes (e-bikes).
Key Rules
Use on Campus
- E-scooters and e-bikes may be used for commuting to and from campus.
- Riding is permitted only on Library Road and Wilson Boulevard.
- Riding is prohibited on all other campus sidewalks, roadways, and indoor or outdoor campus spaces.
- Riders must dismount and park devices at designated perimeter dismount and outdoor parking zones.
- Per New York State law, e-scooters may not be operated on sidewalks.
Buildings Restrictions
For safety and fire prevention, e-scooters and e-bikes cannot be:
- taken into or ridden within University buildings
- stored in any building, including lobbies, offices, hallways, stairwells, or common areas
- charged inside buildings
Exception: storage is permitted only in designated rooms at Brooks Crossing.
Important battery safety note
Since lithium-ion batteries themselves pose a fire risk, e-bike and e-scooter batteries are not permitted in any building or room that is not explicitly approved for their storage or charging.
Outdoor Parking
The University provides designated outdoor parking areas for e-scooters and e-bikes, which must be secured in these spaces. Maps of these areas are available in the University policy.
Safety and Enforcement
E‑scooters and e‑bikes pose a significant fire risk when stored or charged inside buildings and may obstruct evacuation routes during emergencies.
Violations may result in fines, device confiscation, and/or referral to the appropriate disciplinary process. If you observe an e-bike or e-scooter inside a building, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 585-275-3333.
For complete details and maps, please review the e-scooter and e-bike policy.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our campus safe.