E-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards are allowed to operate on campus on designated bicycle routes, but they are not allowed to be stored or charged inside UO buildings. This includes rooms in university housing. E-devices can be parked on campus at outdoor bike and scooter racks. Charging for e-devices is available in the Millrace Garage bike cage, with the university planning to designate additional locations in the future.
Please practice safe e-device charging and storage habits:
- Only purchase and use devices, batteries, and charging equipment that are listed by a nationally recognized testing lab and labeled accordingly.
- Don’t continue to charge the battery once it’s full.
- Never use charging equipment that didn’t come with your device.
- Stop using your device if the battery does not keep a charge or shows signs of damage, such as leaking, smoking, unusual odor or change in color or shape.
- If your device needs repairs, have them performed by a qualified professional.
- Store e-bikes, e-scooters, and batteries away from exit doors and anything that can get hot or catch fire.
- Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Recycling is always the best option. Take the batteries to a battery recycling location or contact your local waste department for disposal instructions.