{"id":897,"date":"2025-04-09T09:20:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/policies\/?p=897"},"modified":"2025-04-09T09:20:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:20:45","slug":"bicycles-and-micro-mobility-devices-comment-period","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.und.edu\/policies\/2025\/04\/bicycles-and-micro-mobility-devices-comment-period\/","title":{"rendered":"Bicycles and Micro-Mobility Devices Policy: Your Feedback Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since October 2024, UND has operated under an interim policy governing the on-campus use of bicycles and micro-mobility devices (MMDs) (lightweight battery-powered devices such as e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, hoverboards). The interim policy banned the use and storage of electric MMDs in campus buildings and residences.<\/p>\n<p>Driving that ban was the legitimate risk of fire from the lithium-ion batteries used to power these devices. These batteries are known for their potential to overheat and cause catastrophic fires though the normal charging process and especially when mishandled. These battery fires could endanger lives and result in severe property damage. We take these risks seriously, which led to the interim policy and now to the adoption of new, tighter restrictions on MMDs. While we recognize the convenience that MMDs offer to individuals, our concerns for the safety and well-being of our campus community are primary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/operations\/policy-office\/comment.html\">New notable policy provisions<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personally owned MMDs (e.g., e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, hoverboards) are <strong>prohibited<\/strong> on university property.<\/li>\n<li>MMDs provided by shared-use mobility companies (e.g., Bird) are <strong>permitted<\/strong> on university property.<\/li>\n<li>The charging and storage of any MMD in university buildings or in\/on university-owned\/leased property is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UND remains committed to providing effective forms of mobility and commuter access to the campus through our regular bus service and the expansion of parking lots for the fall semester.<\/p>\n<p>These policy changes will go into effect August 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>Why This Policy Matters<\/h3>\n<p>The primary goal of this policy is to reduce safety hazards, prevent property damage, and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. The lithium-ion batteries often found in MMDs are known for their potential to overheat and cause catastrophic fires though the normal charging process and especially when mishandled. Fires of this nature could endanger lives and result in severe property damage. The policy will also reduce the risk to our many UND students living in off-campus residences.<\/p>\n<p>Shared-use mobility companies\u2014such as Bird\u2014regulate, inspect, service and maintain MMDs off-campus. This mitigates the most severe lithium-ion battery risks associated with on-campus MMD use. This information helped inform UND\u2019s decision to prohibit personally owned MMDs while allowing shared-use MMDs to continue operating on campus.<\/p>\n<h3>Seeking Your Input<\/h3>\n<p>This policy has been carefully crafted with the safety and convenience of the university community in mind. However, UND recognizes the importance of your feedback before implementation. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to review the policy and share their thoughts during the two-week campus comment period.<\/p>\n<p>The feedback period will be open April 9-22. During this time, submit your comments and suggestions <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.und.edu\/operations\/policy-office\/comment.html\">online<\/a>. Feedback will be considered before finalizing the policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since October 2024, UND has operated under an interim policy governing the on-campus use of bicycles and micro-mobility devices (MMDs) (lightweight battery-powered devices such as e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, hoverboards). The interim policy banned the use and storage of electric MMDs in campus buildings and residences. 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