SJSU Micromobility

Micromobility: Getting Around Safely and Sustainably at SJSU

Micromobility on Campus

As the CSU's most urbanized campus, SJSU is unique in its location in the heart of downtown San José. For many students, faculty and staff, getting to and from campus on bicycles, scooters and other mobility devices is an essential part of their commute. This page serves as the one-stop site for all information on micromobility at SJSU.

University Mobility Policies and Resources

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Micromobility Policy

Presidential Directive 2007-06 governs non-motorized personal micromobility device use on campus.

Review the policy

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Campus Map

The campus map provides information on important facilities, wayfinding between buildings and location of micromobility device storage and parking spaces.

View the campus map

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Wayfinding

SJSU is part of a wider network of dedicated bicycle lanes and trails through the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods.

Getting to and from SJSU

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Micromobility Safety

Review and refresh your knowledge on micromobility safety to ensure safe travels.
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ADA Access

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) permits persons with disabilities to use their own mobility devices on campus and throughout all campus facilities and buildings. Mobility devices for people with disabilities are not subject to any micromobility restrictions or dismount zones.

Review SJSU's accessibility policies

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Bicycle Use

Bicycles are allowed on most pathways at speeds of 5 miles per hour maximum. If an area is designated as a dismount zone through displayed signage, bicycle riding is not allowed. Presidential Directive 2007-06 [pdf] governs bicycle use on campus.
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Bicycle Parking

Bicycle enclosures are available on campus for student, faculty and staff use and are managed by Associated Students Transportation Solutions - sign up required. Free, first-come-first-served bicycle racks are available throughout campus.

Where to park bikes at SJSU

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Electric Scooters

The use of personal scooters on campus, whether manual or electric, is subject to the 5 miles per hour speed limit. No motorized scooters are allowed on campus grounds.
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Other Devices

Smaller personal micromobility devices (skateboards, onewheels, rollerblades) are subject to the campuswide speed limit and must be in their owners possession at all times.
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Shared, Public Devices

Bicycle share devices, like BayWheels, are subject to parking requirements at designated docking stations. Shared e-scooters must be parked at designated curb-side drop-off zones along the campus perimter. Shared devices may not be used or parked on campus at any time.

Review San José micromobility options

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Building Access

Certain personal manual and electric micromobility devices lighter than 50 pounds may be brought indoors if they cannot be securely stored outside. Subject to various rules and requirements.
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Motorized Devices

Absolutely no motorized devices (gasoline, diesel or biofuel powered mopeds, scooters, motorcycles, etc.) may be brought onto or used on campus. Motorized vehicles can be used to get to campus but they may not be ridden on campus grounds.

Review motorized vehicle policy

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Campus Vehicles

Only permitted vehicles used by licensed, insured, trained and designated employees may be used on campus for official, assigned duties. This includes but is not limited to Facilities carts and University Police vehicles. 

Review campus vehicle use standards 

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Public Transit

Micromobility devices are allowed on the various public transportation options that serve SJSU that can then be used as "last-mile" connections from transit stops to campus.

Review AS Transportation Solutions resources 

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Access Restrictions

Certain areas on campus are designated as either dismount zones or have their access to the public limited entirely due to safety risks. Be mindful of these areas where access is restricted.