Background
ASOSU and Transportation Services collaborated on a Shared Micromobility Pilot Project. The goal is to advance the OSU Sustainable Transportation Strategy through shared bikes and scooters. Students, employees, and the community can benefit from new options to get around campus.
Helmet use
Helmets are required by Oregon law for all riders of any age on electric scooters.
Remember to bring your helmet with you so you can have it ready any time you want to hop on a Veo scooter.
Need a helmet or know someone who does? Helmets are required in Oregon for riding e-scooters. Free helmets are currently available to the OSU community upon request, when you visit Student Health Services, Transportation Services or Public Safety. Various colors, sizes and styles are available. For information contact [email protected]
Riding Responsibly
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Only one person is permitted on a scooter at a time.
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Riding while intoxicated is prohibited.
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Ride in the bike lane or on the right side of the road (not on sidewalks).
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Always yield to pedestrians.
Parking
You can park in most bike racks on campus, as well as off campus at designated bike racks on private property. Look for the parking locations noted in the Veo app
Please don’t park on sidewalks, roadways or in landscaped or grassy areas.
Tip: Before you begin your trip, look on the service area map for parking near your destination. Select a vehicle in the app to see all parking locations.
What is the Bike and Scooter Share Pilot?
The OSU Bike and Scooter Share Pilot, managed by Veo, is a project that provides bikes and/or scooters for people to rent by the minute for short trips.
The project, beginning August 2024, aims to provide sustainable transportation choices for OSU students, employees, and visitors through a mixed fleet of shared bicycles and electric scooters. Shared scooters and bikes can provide last-mile connections and replace driving trips across campus.
OSU Bike and Scooter Share Ridership
Total Rides: 180,000
Total Ride Miles: 244,500
Total Riding Minutes: 1,450,000
August 1, 2024 through July 31st, 2025
How does it operate?
Veo operates a 24/7 on-the-ground support team to conduct vehicle maintenance, recharge electric vehicle batteries, rebalance vehicles throughout the day to meet demand, and respond to any issues or service needs.
The Veo service area includes the OSU campus and some surrounding areas in Corvallis. Areas outside of the service map boundary and certain portions within the service area are designated as no- ride zones. Electric scooters will coast to a stop when they reach these zones.
Service Area Map provided by Veo March 7, 2025
You can report an improperly parked vehicle or report any other concerns to Veo at [email protected]. In your email, please note the location, the vehicle’s ID number, and mention OSU.
How to use
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 to start their ride.
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Pedal-powered Halo bike: $0.00 unlock fee and $1.00 per 30 minutes
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Cosmo seated scooter: $1.00 unlock fee and $0.39 per minute
End your ride in a designated parking location: Upon completion of the ride, riders park their vehicle in designated parking locations visible in the Veo app. Most bike racks on campus are designated as Veo parking areas.
Income-based discounts are available!
The Veo Access program provides low-income pricing for anyone who receives local, state, or federal benefits like SNAP, reduced utility bills, Pell grants, Medicaid, or similar.
Veo Access provides:
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Waived unlock fees for Cosmo Seated Scooters.
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1 free ride per day (up to 30 minutes) and a discounted rate of $0.20 per minute for additional minutes on the Cosmo Seated Scooters.
Announcements:
December 9, 2025: Evaluation and Next Steps
One Year Evaluation
The Bike and Scooter Share Pilot provided the university with a year to experience shared micromobility on the Corvallis campus and to adjust and learn along the way. Since August 2024 the Pilot project team, consisting of ASOSU representatives and Transportation Services staff, has worked with Veo to adjust parking and riding areas, to plan for large event needs and to promote safety and access. Transportation Services solicited feedback and insight through the campus-wide 2024 Transportation Survey, from quarterly meetings with the Micromobility Advisory Group, and through one-on-one interviews with department representatives from across campus. Along the way, we have collected data about ridership, parking, safety, and perceptions of the service.
The ridership during the Pilot demonstrates that there is a robust demand for shared bikes and scooters at OSU. The shared electric scooters in particular have seen high ridership, with each vehicle ridden an average of 1.6 times per day during the first year. Survey data suggests that at least a portion of these trips may be replacing car trips. Over 74 percent of respondents in Veo’s rider survey reported that they were able to reduce car travel because of their access to shared bikes and scooters.
The evaluation summary is available on Transportation Services’ website.
Next Steps
Based on the results of the Pilot program, Transportation Services is prepared to lead a formal solicitation for a long-term shared micromobility operator for the Corvallis campus. A second six-month extension of Veo’s contract after January 2026 will maintain continuous service during the selection process.
As the program transitions into a long-term operational phase, ASOSU will be stepping back from direct project leadership. While ASOSU’s role will shift primarily to an advisory capacity, ASOSU remains committed to amplifying student feedback and advocating for continued improvements to transportation access and safety on campus.
June 17, 2025: Bike and Scooter Share extension to January 2026!
The micromobility project team has extended Veo’s contract by six months to operate shared bikes and scooters on OSU’s Corvallis campus. An extension ensures continuous service during pilot evaluation and determination of next steps. If a shared micromobility program is planned after the pilot, a formal RFP process would select a long-term provider. Please email [email protected] with questions.
March 11, 2025: Veo has expanded its service area in Corvallis!
Students and employees will now be able to get from campus to apartments at the Yugo Domain, Oak Vale, and Witham Hill by riding along NW Harrison Blvd & Circle Blvd or along NW 36th St & NW Witham Hill Dr. Please plan your trip to park only at designated bike racks marked in the app.
August 2024: The long wait for Shared Micromobility on the Corvallis campus is finally over!
What started as an idea championed by students is officially happening thanks to a collaboration between ASOSU and Transportation Services! After more than a year of planning, OSU has signed a contract for a one year pilot program with Veo for a fleet of shared bicycles and electric scooters on the OSU Corvallis Campus.
We are so happy it is finally here!
We recognize that many are excited about this program’s introduction; we also recognize that many will have questions. Please visit our website to stay updated and view FAQ’s. For further inquiries about this project, contact [email protected]
Thank you and go Beavs! We can't wait to see you in the fall!
Audrey Schlotter, ASOSU President
Shared Micromobility FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
ASOSU and OSU Transportation Services have heard input from the student body that shared bikes and scooters would fill an unmet need for sustainable transportation on campus. Shared micromobility is also a recommended university action in OSU’s 2030 Sustainable Transportation Strategy.
A mixed fleet of 50 pedal bikes and 350 electric scooters will be available to rent for short trips.
Seated scooters provide a more accessible transportation option for people who are not able to ride a bike or to walk for long distances. Seated scooters perform better than standing scooters in Veo’s safety audits.
Currently, a smartphone is needed to use Veo's services. Veo is exploring solutions to provide service at OSU without a smartphone. The pilot project team is committed to expanding service to include a non-smart phone option and will keep the community updated.
The shared micromobility pilot program will implement best practices and lessons learned from other communities, including the following:
- Electric vehicles used in the pilot project will contain GPS units that can limit speeds or enforce no-ride zones in dismount areas.
- Existing dismount zones around campus, such as the MU Quad, will be geo-fenced as a no-ride zone. Shared electric vehicles will slow to a stop when riders enter these areas.
- Electric scooter speeds will be capped at 15 mph on campus roadways. Slower speeds will be enforced by geofence in heavy pedestrian areas.
- Training Mode is available for new riders.
University Standards require that all bikes and scooters be parked at a rack or at designated signed areas. This helps keep walkways clear for pedestrians. OSU Transportation Services will be monitoring bike parking utilization across campus as the pilot unfolds. In areas where bike racks are consistently full, the pilot project team will work with Veo to identify solutions to preserve parking for private bikes and scooters. To report parking problems at a bike rack, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
On campus roadways, shared bikes and scooters are programmed to the same 15-mph speed limit as other vehicles. In areas with high pedestrian traffic, scooters will sometimes be limited to slower speeds.
Shared bikes and scooters must comply with university standards and local laws, including University Standard 07-025 and Corvallis Municipal Code. The Corvallis Micromobility Page shares state laws for shared or personally owned e-micromobility devices.
Throughout the pilot, a project team composed of Transportation Services staff and ASOSU representatives will be collecting data about ridership, parking patterns, safety, and public perception. Transportation Services has also convened an ad hoc Micromobility Advisory Group of campus stakeholders to meet quarterly. Advisory Group members will review available data, give feedback, and receive updates on the program. The project team will use data and input collected throughout the pilot to evaluate the program, and to determine any changes that may be needed.
Please contact [email protected] with any feedback or questions.
Micromobility Pilot Vendor Selection Committee:
ASOSU
Transportation Services
Procurement
Stakeholders Who Have Had Opportunity For Input:
Student Affairs
SafeRide
Sustainability Office
Public Safety
University Land Use Planning
Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
University Housing and Dining
College of Civil Engineering
Memorial Union
Facilities Services
Athletics
Audit, Risk, and Compliance
ITE OSU Student Chapter
OSU Bicycle Advocacy Coalition
Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments
City of Corvallis Public Works