Whether you’re commuting short distances, running errands, or exploring the city, micromobility devices (scooters, skateboards, hoverboards, mopeds, etc.) can make short trips easier.
Personal Micromobility
Micromobility is one of many options for moving around campus. Due to the risk of fire, all battery-powered micromobility devices (e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, hoverboards, etc.) are prohibited from Yale University buildings. This prohibition includes storage and charging. Approved mobility devices for people with disabilities are exempt from this policy.
Scooter and skateboard parking is available outside of Schwarzman Center and in front of Becton Hall and can be viewed on the Yale Transportation Map. Motorized two-wheeled vehicles, such as motorcycles and mopeds, may park for free in unlined corners of ungated parking lots. No motorcycle parking is allowed in gated lots and garages.
Shared e-Scooters
Veo and the City of New Haven have partnered to bring a shared fleet of e-scooters to New Haven, offering residents and visitors a new way to get around that’s affordable, sustainable, and convenient.
Helmets are encouraged for safe riding.
How to Ride
- 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 and pay a fee to unlock the vehicle. Riders then pay an additional rate per minute to ride the electric Astro standing scooter.
- End your ride in a designated location: Upon completion of the ride, riders park their vehicle in designated parking locations visible in the Veo App. Riders must take a photo within the app to confirm proper parking.
Multi-Modal Transportation
Human-powered collapsable personal vehicles (bicycles and scooters) are welcome onboard the Yale Shuttle, CTtransit buses, and trains. Electric micromobility devices have varying requirements across other forms of transit.
Yale Shuttle: Up to two standard human-powered bicycles are accommodated on the front bike rack of all Yale Shuttles to facilitate multi-modal trips. Yale Shuttle bike racks cannot accommodate e-bikes.
For CTtransit (public bus): All CTtransit buses have bike racks, available on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Collapsible personal vehicles, such as foldable bicycles and e-scooters, are permitted to be transported onboard CTtransit buses if stored out of aisles and exits by the vehicle owner. Learn more about bikes on CTtransit.
For CTrail: Bicycles and electronic micromobility devices are permitted on board Shore Line East and Hartford Line trains. All items must be stored safely and securely for passenger emergency egress. Learn more about bikes on Shore Line East and Hartford Line trains.
For Metro-North: There are restrictions on standard-sized bikes during rush hour into/out of New York, but reverse commute is acceptable if trains are not too crowded, and folding bikes are welcome. There are additional limitations for traveling with e-bikes, e-scooters, and other personal electronic vehicles. Learn more about bringing folding bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters on Metro-North trains.
For Amtrak: Bikes require an advance reservation, additional fees, and may only be brought on certain trains and stored with the front wheel removed. Scooters, e-scooters, and e-bikes may also be brought if requirements are met. Learn more about traveling with bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters on Amtrak.
Policies are changing all the time; refer to a company’s website prior to travelling with your micromobility device.