On Campus Transportation

Quick Links

• Wheelchair Accessible Van & Tram Overview
  • New Rider Safety, Process, and Responsibilities Form
  • Van/Tram Stop Map
  • Reoccurring Ride Form (submit a schedule)
• Electric Scooter Loan Overview
  • Electric Scooter Process & Responsibilities
• Other Campus Services
• Off-Campus Transportation
• Contact DRC Transportation Services

Wheelchair Accessible Van & Tram Overview

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) of Cal Poly provides on-campus transportation service to eligible students registered with our office. Tram/van service is available to students with permanent or temporary mobility impairments.

Hours of Operation:

• During the school year, the service operates between 6:45 AM - 8:30 PM Monday through Friday.
• During the summer, the service operates between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

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Van/Tram Process & Responsibilities

New Rider Safety, Process, and Responsibilities Form (fillable PDF)

Student Responsibilities

• Verify disability with the DRC before rides can begin
  • Complete Temporary Student Application for Services
  • Provide medical documentation from your physician
• Review safety training with your tram driver before rides can begin
  • Obey California state laws requiring the use of safety belts
• Regularly scheduled riders: Complete a quarterly tram schedule
• On-call riders: Call (805) 756-6184 as much in advance as possible
  • Note: scheduled riders have priority over call-in riders
  • During the school year, all call-in rides must be made before 5:00 PM
• Notify the DRC if there are any changes in scheduled pick-up times or locations, or to cancel a ride.

DRC Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility before service can begin
• Provide trained drivers and safe, well-maintained vehicles
• Pick up and drop off students at designated campus stops in a timely manner during operating hours
• Review state safety regulations and laws

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Electric Scooter Loan Overview

• DRC Electric Scooter Application (docx)
• Release of Liability Page 1 (pdf)
• Release of Liability Page 2 (pdf)

Electric Scooter Process & Responsibilities

Print Electric Scooter Process and Responsibilities (pdf)

Student Responsibilities

• Verify disability with the DRC
  • Complete the DRC Student Application for Services
  • Provide medical documentation from a healthcare professional. They can complete one of the PDF forms listed under "Documentation Forms" on our Forms page.  
• Review safety training with a DRC staff member
• Complete the "DRC Electric Scooter Application"
• Read and sign the "Electric Scooter Rental Agreement"
• Read and sign the "Rules and Usage of Electrical Scooter"
• Read and sign release of liability forms
• Leave a $50 deposit (refundable when the scooter and equipment is returned without damage).  If leaving a deposit is a challenge, students should work with their access specialist to explore options/alternatives.
• Return the electric scooter to the DRC by the due date

DRC Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility before service can begin
• Provide safety and care training
• Provide well-maintained electric scooters
• Review state safety regulations and laws

Other Campus Services

Mustang Patrol

Students, faculty, and staff requesting a safety escort on campus on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday nights can call Cal Poly Police Dispatch at (805) 756-2281, and Mustang Patrol will walk you to your on-campus destination or your vehicle. Visit the Mustang Patrol page for hours of operation and other details.

Off-Campus Transportation

Runabout Paratransit Service offers county-wide ADA paratransit services; vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and can accommodate mobility aids. Please contact the Disability Resource Center at 805-756-1395 for additional information.

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