“Knowing that the GPS is not exact, there’s probably going to be some adjustments that have to be made over time as we learn how the technology works,” Sayre said.

Along with the geo-fence, several designated parking areas for the scooters were established just off campus. The school has also created fliers with scooter safety information, similar to the ones passed out to bicyclists at the start of the semester, and has partnered with campus health to track any electric scooter injuries, Sayre said.

“We’re trying to be supportive of the city’s pilot program so they can have a successful learning period,” he said. “We’ve tried to partner on things like let’s designate parking so at least they can be riding in the city and as they approach campus have a reasonable place to park.”

Bemis acknowledged that idling the scooters does not eliminate the problem of scooters still physically being on campus. It’s on the users to push the scooters back to the legal riding area.

Sayre said they are prepared to impound electric scooters should they get left on campus.