Reminder: Motorized scooters prohibited on campus property | Marquette Today

The Marquette community is reminded that all motorized scooters — including the rentable, dockless variety operated by companies such as Lime, Bird and Spin — are banned from use on any campus property, including walkways and sidewalks within the campus.

This policy also applies to other personal motorized vehicles, including but not limited to electric bicycles, electric skateboards, hoverboards, Segways and mopeds. This does not include any devices necessary for people with mobility, circulatory, respiratory or neurological disabilities.

The Marquette University Police Department may enforce all city ordinances and traffic laws related to motorized scooter operations, particularly their use on public sidewalks, which is strictly prohibited.

The City of Milwaukee ordinance related to operating on sidewalks reads: “No bicycle or electric scooter shall be operated upon any public sidewalk, any pedestrian path in the public parks, or upon any public school grounds or public playgrounds.” The fine for violating this ordinance is $86.20.

Riders are asked to be courteous while parking scooters following use to ensure they are not blocking any walkways or accessibility ramps.

Operators of Lime scooters should also be aware of the company’s mandatory parking zones in high traffic areas, including the Historic Third Ward, Brady Street, North Avenue and South Shore Park. On the map, these appear as blue parking pins. When you end your ride, the app will alert you of parking restrictions and will help you locate nearby parking. Improperly parked vehicles may be subject to a warning or penalty.

In addition to the university’s scooter policy, the Office of Residence Life has an existing policy in place prohibiting students from charging the dockless scooters in their residence hall rooms or university-owned apartments.

Employees are reminded that motorized scooter use during business hours is a workplace liability issue for the university.

MUPD and the Milwaukee Department of Public Works may impound any motorized scooter left unattended on university property.