UT Austin Bans E-Scooters in Pedestrian Zone | Austin News

UT Austin is cracking down on e-bikes and scooters ahead of fall semester, banning them in a major “Pedestrian Friendly Zone” covering Guadalupe and San Jacinto streets—forcing riders to walk their devices. While aimed at boosting safety amid rising crash rates and city-designated high-injury corridors, the move sparks debate: students love the speed and convenience, but others find hauling Segways or scooters absurd. ADA-compliant vehicles remain exempt. The university’s goal? Fewer collisions, smoother campus flow—for everyone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/230f7428575e91f9