Carnegie Mellon University

Dismount Zones and Shared Riding/Walking Path

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, CMU continues to support "green" methods of transportation for those navigating our campus, including walking or riding personal wheeled vehicles. To ensure the safety of all sharing campus pathways, the university is implementing dismount zones – areas where riders must dismount and walk their vehicles – in high-traffic areas around The Cut, starting Aug. 12, 2024. A shared riding/walking path will also be available to help riders who want to cross campus without entering the zones.

Crossing the Dismount Zones

Starting mid-August, the dismount zones will be in effect Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (View adjacent map of the zone boundaries.) When entering dismount zones during these times, riders using personal wheeled vehicles – such as bicycles, skateboards, onewheels, in-line skates, stand-up scooters and Segways – must get off their vehicle and walk or carry it through the zone. Upon exiting the zone, riders may re-mount their vehicles. Wall and supplemental signage, as well as a variety of ground stencils, will help travellers identify zone boundaries.

Individuals using medical or needed mobility devices – such as wheelchairs, sit-down power scooters and knee scooters – are always welcome and are exempt from dismount zone requirements. All other motor vehicle/cart traffic is prohibited within the dismount zones during the effective hours (Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.), with the exception of official campus vehicles that need to conduct essential university business in the zone areas. For safety, we encourage all motor vehicle/cart traffic to find alternate campus routes around The Cut whenever possible.

image of ground stencil marking dismount zone boundaries   wall aign at dismount zone main entry points

Ground stencils and wall signage marking dismount zone boundaries

Using the Shared Riding/Walking Path

Riders who prefer to stay on their vehicle can alternatively choose to ride along the shared riding/walking path, which will be marked with a green stripe, to cross The Cut without entering a dismount zone. (View adjacent map of the shared path location.) The shared path is open to both riders and pedestrians. Travelers should stay to the right of the green stripe to create two lanes of traffic, one in each direction. Pedestrians are encouraged to use the covered walkways during high-traffic times to reduce congestion for wheeled vehicles on the shared path.

When using wheeled vehicles on campus, please follow these safety guidelines and requirements, including the speed limit of five miles per hour while on paths shared with pedestrian traffic.

picture of green stripe and icons that will be marked on the shared riding/walking path

Green stripe and icons marking the shared riding/walking path


Questions or feedback about the dismount zones can be shared with Transportation Services. Any accidents in or around the zones should be reported to the CMU Police Department.