From: Transportation Services
Dear Oregon State University Community,
Transportation Services and ASOSU are excited to share a one-year update about the Bike and Scooter Share Pilot operated by Veo, including changes to ASOSU’s role moving forward.
Background
Student leaders in the 23-24 ASOSU Administration initiated this action from OSU’s Sustainable Transportation Strategy which brought shared bikes and electric scooters to the Corvallis campus beginning in August 2024. OSU contracted with Veo to operate a year-long pilot with options to extend the contract in two six-month increments. During the first year, over 12,500 students, employees, and visitors downloaded the Veo app to take 180,025 trips, tallying 244,509 miles.
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.
The project team wishes to thank all the students and employees who have given their time and insight to help shape the future of shared micromobility for the Corvallis campus.
More information about the Pilot is available on the Bike and Scooter Share program page.
You can report an improperly parked vehicle or an overfilled bike rack to Veo at [email protected]. Please send other questions or comments to [email protected].
Regards,
Sarah Bronstein, Sustainable Transportation Manager, Transportation Services
and
Masha Mogylevsky, President, Associated Students of Oregon State University