A smart, geofenced campus mobility network tailored specifically for Western. Learn how we keep paths clear and rides affordable.
Three Steps to Ride
Locate an available scooter near any major campus hub using the partner application, where you can instantly check battery levels in real time. Simply scan the QR code located on the handlebars to authenticate your student account and release the lock.
Ride on designated campus bike paths, secondary roads, and multi-use corridors. Scooters automatically comply with speed parameters utilizing integrated GPS geofencing, which caps speeds in pedestrian-heavy zones and programmatically disables the motor off-campus.
Park neatly inside marked zones adjacent to university buildings. Align the scooter in the racks, take an in-app verification photo of your parking, and complete the ride. This strict hub-parking system keeps campus pathways clear and prevents random clutter.
Campus Geofencing Zones
We leverage real-time spatial geofencing to govern scooter operations. Here is a breakdown of how the campus is partitioned to ensure security.
In areas like UCC Plaza, Concrete Beach, and University College walkways, scooters programmatically limit speeds to 10 km/h. This ensures riders can navigate without endangering walkers.
Scooters are programmatically blocked from operating inside university buildings, athletic fields, or ecological reserves (e.g. Medway Valley trails). The motor will gently power down, and users cannot complete their rides here.
On secondary campus perimeter roads (e.g., Philip Aziz Ave, Western Road bike paths) and larger roads, scooters operate at a standard speed cap of 20 km/h for quick transit.
Campus & transit Integration
A successful pilot program is designed to integrate seamlessly with Western's existing physical and digital student infrastructure.
Seamless Digital Access
We propose that the micromobility provider integrates directly with Western Single Sign-On (SSO). This ensures only verified student and staff accounts can activate scooters, eliminating random off-campus riders and keeping fleet access restricted to UWO affiliates.
Under this system, users would log in securely using their standard uwo.ca credentials. The authentication protocols immediately confirm academic affiliation in the background, keeping the network safe, private, and exclusive to the campus community.
Solving the First/Last Mile
By placing e-scooter parking hubs directly adjacent to major London Transit Commission (LTC) bus terminals on campus (such as Natural Sciences and Alumni Hall), students can transition smoothly from city transit to internal campus travel.
Parking hubs placed next to LTC bus bays allow students to disembark and transition to their final destinations quickly. This connection reduces congestion during peak morning hours and encourages green public transit.
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