The policy can be found at Personal Electric Vehicle Policy.

The policy applies to all interior and exterior University-owned property within the highlighted zone.

Despite efforts to educate the campus community about the updated policy and alternatives for getting around campus safely, compliance with the new PEV restrictions has been low. PEV users have routinely and increasingly been observed riding during the prohibited time periods, exceeding the 10 mph speed limit, failing to yield to pedestrians, operating with two passengers on a single device, and riding while using headphones or other audio devices.

E-bikes in “electric assist” mode are only permitted on campus roadways such as Elm Drive, Faculty Road, Stadium Drive, Fitzrandolph Road, Broadmead, and Western Way. E-bikes must be operated as traditional bicycles, in manual mode, on pathways and sidewalks. Be sure to read Appendix B of the PEV Policy for a full list of safety requirements and details related to the use of electric bicycles.

The University reserves the right to further restrict the use of electric bicycles as needed.

No. Traditional bicycles, scooters, and skateboards continue to be permitted for transit. Please see the University Skateboard Policy for information on permissible skateboard use.

TigerTransit

Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) operates TigerTransit, a free and public shuttle service that operates from 7a.m. to midnight weekdays during the academic year, with on-demand service from midnight to 3 a.m. nightly, including weekends. All weekday TigerTransit routes operate at least every 30 minutes, with multiple routes operating every 10 to15 minutes during peak hours. Passengers may plan trips and track shuttle locations using the TripShot app or the Princeton Wayfinding app

TigerAccess

In addition to TigerTransit, TPS also operates TigerAccess, a reservable van service for University community members and guests with temporary or permanent disabilities. TigerAccess operates on weekdays from 7a.m. to 9 p.m. during the academic year.

Rental Bikes

TPS manages a small fleet of about 120 rental bikes for students at low cost for semester or annual rentals. Students can sign up for a rental bike on the TPS website and will be contacted regarding the status of their rental shortly after the start of the Fall semester.

Bikes

Traditional (non-electric) bicycles continue to be permitted on campus at all times, but must be registered with Transportation and Parking Services. Bike racks are located at all University residences and buildings. Campus-wide bicycle parking will be closely monitored by the University to determine if additional bike racks may be required.

PEVs found within the restricted zone will be impounded. Registered devices may be claimed at the end of the semester for removal from campus. The University may be unable to return unregistered devices without verification of ownership.

The policy takes effect January 25, 2024. PEVs found on or after this date will be impounded.

The Environmental Safety and Risk Management Committee (ESRM) endorsed the latest updates to the PEV policy. ESRM reviews environmental health and safety issues as well as visitor and contractor safety, pollution prevention, building security systems, fleet safety, University-sponsored off-campus programs, special events, and athletic events.

ESRM is responsible for developing policy and procedures to improve oversight of these areas from a safety and risk management perspective. It is also responsible for establishing written institutional policies and guidelines, determining acceptable levels of risk for the institution, approving and endorsing training and audit procedures to ensure compliance with policies, and providing guidance to the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, the Department of Risk Management, the Department of Public Safety, and individual academic and administrative departments.

The Committee on Classrooms and Schedule is exploring the expansion of passing time to 15 or 20 minutes. Any anticipated change is not expected during the 2023-24 academic year.

In addition to improved wayfinding and signage to help the community navigate around construction activities, the University is restricting all non-essential motor vehicles from operating on core campus.

To sign up to receive updates about campus construction, text “UPDATES” to 67283.

The University has and continues to develop plans for improvements to campus pathways and is working with municipalities to improve pedestrian safety on public roads that traverse our campus. As construction projects complete and additional pathways open, we will consider whether the infrastructure provides enough routes to accommodate riders and walkers.

This policy does not apply to electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, or other electric mobility devices specifically designed for and used by an individual with a mobility-related disability.

Students who may need mobility assistance should contact the Office of Disability Services for assistance.

Faculty and Staff who may need mobility assistance should contact the Office of Human Resources for assistance.

You can find the Municipality of Princeton’s requirements for wheeled devices in Chapter B8 of the Borough Code.