With the growing popularity of electric scooters, skateboards, one wheels and other micro-mobility devices, has come increased safety concerns and complaints from Cal Poly community members about near collisions and close calls with pedestrians.
Did you know that skateboards, scooters, electric scooters, e-bikes, one wheels and similar micro-mobility devices are prohibited on campus? To help everyone get around campus safely and legally, we put together five tips to ensure you’re navigating campus safely.
1. Always wear a helmet
It’s important to protect your most valuable asset, your head! The data on how well these polystyrene beauties protect you noggin is overwhelming. So, whether you call it a brain bucket or skid lid, let’s all call it a good idea to wear one whenever you’re riding around.
2. Go old school, and walk it
Electric scooters, skateboards, one-wheel and other similar micro-mobility devices are not allowed on campus, which makes sense. The campus is on a hillside and there are roughly 20,000 people trying to get around this small city that we call Cal Poly. Instead opt for walking. On top of getting your steps in, walking allows you a moment to slow down, think and do other fun things like meeting new friends or taking in your surroundings.
3. Be on the lookout
Make sure you always know your surroundings. If you’re solving the world’s problems with your BFF while walking to class be sure to look around and be alert of your surroundings in case anything out of the ordinary happens. And look both ways when using crosswalks. Which leads us into our next tip.
4. Use crosswalks
When crossing the street, always use crosswalks. And always make sure traffic is slowing before fully committing to crossing.
5. Follow the signs
Even when you’re on your bike or walking, you have to obey the signs. Stop at stop signs and slow down at yellow lights. Traffic signs are for everyone. Cal Poly is a busy place, and the road is shared with bicyclists, drivers, and pedestrians, all trying to get to their destination safely.
Let’s all share the road and the responsibility of getting around safely.