Bike & Scooter Share Program

Background

ASOSU and Transportation Services are collaborating on a Shared Micromobility Pilot Project. The goal is to advance the OSU Sustainable Transportation Strategy through shared bikes and scooters. Students, employees, and the community can benefit from new options to get around campus. 

For more information, contact [email protected]

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Helmet use  

Helmets are required by Oregon law for all riders of any age on electric scooters.   

Remember to bring your helmet with you so you can have it ready any time you want to hop on a Veo scooter.   

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Riding Responsibly  

  • Only one person is permitted on a scooter at a time. 

  • Riding while intoxicated is prohibited.  

  • Ride in the bike lane or on the right side of the road (not on sidewalks).   

  • Always yield to pedestrians.    

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Parking

You can park in most bike racks on campus, as well as off campus at designated bike racks on private property. Look for the parking locations noted in the Veo app  

Please don’t park on sidewalks, roadways or in landscaped or grassy areas.     

Tip: Before you begin your trip, look on the service area map for parking near your destination.  Select a vehicle in the app to see all parking locations.    

What is the Bike and Scooter Share Pilot? 

The OSU Bike and Scooter Share Pilot, managed by Veo, is a one-year pilot project that provides bikes and/or scooters for people to rent by the minute for short trips.   

The project, beginning August 2024, aims to provide sustainable transportation choices for OSU students, employees, and visitors through a mixed fleet of shared bicycles and electric scooters. Shared scooters and bikes can provide last-mile connections and replace driving trips across campus. 

How does it operate? 

Veo operates a 24/7 on-the-ground support team to conduct vehicle maintenance, recharge electric vehicle batteries, rebalance vehicles throughout the day to meet demand, and respond to any issues or service needs. 

The Veo service area includes the OSU campus and some surrounding areas in Corvallis.  Areas outside of the service map boundary and certain portions within the service area are designated as no- ride zones.  Electric scooters will coast to a stop when they reach these zones.  

Service Area Map provided by Veo October 23, 2024

You can report an improperly parked vehicle or report any other concerns to Veo at [email protected]. In your email, please note the location, the vehicle’s ID number, and mention OSU. 

Report a Vehicle

How to use

Locate a ride: Riders aged 18+ can locate vehicles using the free Veo app. 

Unlock and go: Using the Veo app, riders scan a QR code to start their ride.  

  • Pedal-powered Halo bike: $0.00 unlock fee and $1.00 per 30 minutes 

  • Cosmo seated scooter: $1.00 unlock fee and $0.39 per minute 

End your ride in a designated parking location: Upon completion of the ride, riders park their vehicle in designated parking locations visible in the Veo app. Most bike racks on campus are designated as Veo parking areas. 

Income-based discounts are available!  

The Veo Access program provides low-income pricing for anyone who receives local, state, or federal benefits like SNAP, reduced utility bills, Pell grants, Medicaid, or similar. 

Veo Access provides:   

  • Waived unlock fees for Cosmo Seated Scooters.  

  • 1 free ride per day (up to 30 minutes) and a discounted rate of $0.20 per minute for additional minutes on the Cosmo Seated Scooters. 

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Announcements: The long wait for Shared Micromobility on the Corvallis campus is finally over!

What started as an idea championed by students is officially happening thanks to a collaboration between ASOSU and Transportation Services! After more than a year of planning, OSU has signed a contract for a one year pilot program with Veo for a fleet of shared bicycles and electric scooters on the OSU Corvallis Campus.

We are so happy it is finally here!

We recognize that many are excited about this program’s introduction; we also recognize that many will have questions. Please visit our website to stay updated and view FAQ’s. For further inquiries about this project, contact [email protected].

Thank you and go Beavs! We can't wait to see you in the fall!

Audrey Schlotter, ASOSU President

Shared Micromobility FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]

ASOSU and OSU Transportation Services have heard input from the student body that shared bikes and scooters would fill an unmet need for sustainable transportation on campus. Shared micromobility is also a recommended university action in OSU’s 2030 Sustainable Transportation Strategy.  

A mixed fleet of 50 pedal bikes and 350 electric scooters will be available to rent for short trips.

Seated scooters provide a more accessible transportation option for people who are not able to ride a bike or to walk for long distances.  Seated scooters perform better than standing scooters in Veo’s safety audits.

Currently, a smartphone is needed to use Veo's services. Veo is exploring solutions to provide service at OSU without a smartphone. The pilot project team is committed to expanding service to include a non-smart phone option and will keep the community updated.

The shared micromobility pilot program will implement best practices and lessons learned from other communities, including the following:

  • Electric vehicles used in the pilot project will contain GPS units that can limit speeds or enforce no-ride zones in dismount areas. 
  • Existing dismount zones around campus, such as the MU Quad, will be geo-fenced as a no-ride zone. Shared electric vehicles will slow to a stop when riders enter these areas. 
  • Electric scooter speeds will be capped at 15 mph on campus roadways. Slower speeds will be enforced by geofence in heavy pedestrian areas.
  • Training Mode is available for new riders. 

University Standards require that all bikes and scooters be parked at a rack or at designated signed areas. This helps keep walkways clear for pedestrians. OSU Transportation Services will be monitoring bike parking utilization across campus as the pilot unfolds. In areas where bike racks are consistently full, the pilot project team will work with Veo to identify solutions to preserve parking for private bikes and scooters. To report parking problems at a bike rack, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

On campus roadways, shared bikes and scooters are programmed to the same 15-mph speed limit as other vehicles. In areas with high pedestrian traffic, scooters will sometimes be limited to slower speeds.

Shared bikes and scooters must comply with university standards and local laws, including University Standard 07-025 and Corvallis Municipal Code.

Throughout the pilot, a project team composed of Transportation Services staff and ASOSU representatives will be collecting data about ridership, parking patterns, safety, and public perception. Transportation Services has also convened an ad hoc Micromobility Advisory Group of campus stakeholders to meet quarterly. Advisory Group members will review available data, give feedback, and receive updates on the program. The project team will use data and input collected throughout the pilot to evaluate the program, and to determine any changes that may be needed.

Please contact [email protected] with any feedback or questions.

Micromobility Pilot Vendor Selection Committee:

ASOSU

Transportation Services

Procurement

Stakeholders Who Have Had Opportunity For Input:

Student Affairs

SafeRide

Sustainability Office

Public Safety

University Land Use Planning

Office of Equal Opportunity and Access

University Housing and Dining

College of Civil Engineering

Memorial Union

Facilities Services

Athletics

Audit, Risk, and Compliance

ITE OSU Student Chapter

OSU Bicycle Advocacy Coalition

Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments

City of Corvallis Public Works