Micromobility refers to lightweight, personal mobility devices such as bikes and scooters. They are a great option for students to get around Grounds quickly and are an excellent commute mode for employees living in town. Make sure to follow @UVA_micromobility on Instagram to stay up to date on what’s going on around Grounds and in the community.
Walking and biking are healthy, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly ways of getting around Grounds. Most places at UVA and around Charlottesville are accessible by biking or walking.
Pedestrian Resources
The University maintains a lighted pathway map and emergency phones in high-traffic corridors to help pedestrians stay safe when walking late at night.
Bike Resources
Information about biking can be found on the SMART Transportation map, including the location of striped and shared bike lanes, bike racks, dismount zones, bike fix-it stations, interaction with Transit, and more. UVA and city buses are equipped with bike racks to extend the range of bikers.
| Bike pumps are available for free rental through several UVA libraries, including: | |
|---|---|
| Alderman Library | Brown Library (Clark Hall) |
| Clemons Library | Fine Arts Library (Architecture School) |
| Health Sciences Library | Music Library (Cabell Hall) |
| Physics Library | |
Bicycle Tips and Reminders:
- Cyclists must use proper lighting when riding at night: white light in front and red light
- It is the cyclists' responsibility to be familiar with all State Laws and Regulations.
- In some areas, cyclists may be required to dismount. They are also prohibited from riding on sidewalks, the Lawn, and its adjoining pathways.
- Ride on the right side of the road, in the same direction as traffic.
- Watch for cars and buses turning right in front of you. It may be difficult for them to see you.
- Cyclists must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
- Cyclists are prohibited from wearing earphones while riding.
- Park and lock bike on the racks provided as indicated on the map.
- Register your bike with the University Police
Need Repairs?
P&T Micromobility will occasionally host mobile bike repair events and appointments on Grounds flat repair. However, a local bike shop is the best place to take your bike for repairs. They will have direct access to the tools, parts, and mechanics specially qualified to work on bikes to get the job done. Charlottesville bike shops include Community Bikes, Endeavor Cycles, Blue Wheel Bicycles, and Blue Ridge Cyclery. If you know how to do repairs yourself, there are fixit stations conveniently located on Grounds. You can find one at the Aquatics and Fitness Center, Clark Hall, O-Hill Dining Facility, North Grounds Rec., Hospital, Hereford/Runk Dining Facility, and Materials Science Building.
Shower Facilities for Bike Commuters
Several University buildings have shower facilities that can be utilized by faculty and staff who commute by bike. A list of these facilities is provided below, including room number, gender, and any access restrictions. Additional rules and regulations may be made on a building-to-building basis. Please contact a building administrator if you have any questions.
- List of shower facilities for bike commuters
University/Academic Facilities
Building Room Gender Access Restrictions Garrett Hall 003 All-gender New Cabell Hall 018 Men New Cabell Hall 078 Women Clark Hall G065 All-gender Gibson Hall S051 All-gender Gibson Hall S037 All-gender Gibson Hall S038 All-gender Claude Moore Nursing Education Building G131 All-gender Building Occupants Only Rice Hall 076 All-gender Physical And Life Sciences Building 075 All-gender O'Neil Hall 010A All-gender Building Occupants Only Bavaro Hall 332 Men Bavaro Hall 304 Women 2400 Old Ivy Road 183A Men Building Occupants Only 2420 Old Ivy Road 122 Men Building Occupants Only 2420 Old Ivy Road 124 Women Building Occupants Only Printing Service Center Addition 110B All-gender Stone Hall (NRAO) 123A Men Stone Hall (NRAO) 125A Women Aerospace Research Laboratory 122 All-gender Building Occupants Only FM Shop #1 101 Men FM Only FM Shop #1 103 Women FM Only Skipwith Hall 023 All-gender FM Only Skipwith Hall 021 All-gender FM Only Health System Facilities
Building Room Gender Access Restrictions Biomed. Eng. & Medical Sci. Bld. (MR-5) G402 Men BioMed Employees Only Biomed. Eng. & Medical Sci. Bld. (MR-5) G401A Women BioMed Employees Only Carter-Harrison Research Building (MR-6) B407 Men BioMed Employees Only Carter-Harrison Research Building (MR-6) B409 Women BioMed Employees Only Battle Building 1126 All-gender Building Occupants Only Battle Building 1124 All-gender Building Occupants Only
Whether using a personally owned device, or one of the local vendors, the following practices will ensure safety and compliance with UVA policy.
- Operate on the streets and in bike lanes. Do not operate or park these devices on sidewalks or inside University Buildings.
- When in operation, obey traffic laws, including street signs, traffic lights, and speed limits. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Use caution when approaching and passing pedestrians.
- Park the device upright in or near a bike rack. If the bike rack area is full, proceed to the next closest with available parking. Do not block pedestrian and ADA ramp access.
- Do not bring the devices inside any UVA building.
- Do not charge the device from any UVA source of electricity.
Safe Riding
If you use a vendor-provided device, be aware of your responsibilities outlined in your agreement with the vendor.
Riding Off-Grounds
When riding off-Grounds, it is still important to park responsibly. Follow all city guidelines:
- Do not ride on sidewalks. Ride scooters in bike lanes where possible and in the street with traffic flow.
- These devices are not be ridden on the bricked portion of the Downtown Mall, the Corner, or Court Square.
- Do not park on private property unless the company specifically allows it at a certain location.
- Park as close to the curb as possible.
- Park on a hard surface whenever possible. Scooters may tip over when parked on grass or mulch.
Provide Feedback
Information about the city’s program can be found on the city's website. General feedback about the city’s program can be emailed to [email protected]. Vendor-provided devices that are improperly parked can be reported via the phone number printed on the device.
Impounding and Removing
The University and Medical Center reserve the right to impound devices that are not compliant. Impound fees apply.