To create a safer campus environment for all users, the Service Cart Policy (#5-6030-013) defines necessary service cart requirements for campus, including permissible areas of operation, requirements affected by hours of operation, authorized routes, parking restrictions, how to report accidents, and basic vehicle operations. The policy was created over a period of years and received extensive feedback during its development from several CSU departments and auxiliary organizations. The intent of the policy is to: 

• To establish proper safety procedures and practices for use, and departmental responsibilities. 

• To set a procurement policy and develop a standard set of specifications for vehicles. 

• To set clear expectations for total cost of ownership (i.e. charging, parking, enclosures, and maintenance). 

• To promote and provide a safer environment for students, employees, and visitors. 

• To encourage more sustainable transportation on campus. 

• To provide background information about the purpose of service cart use. 

This policy affects anyone who uses or wishes to use service carts on campus. Departments are responsible for providing proper cart identification. Registration of all vehicles is required, and is managed and issued through Transportation Services. Departments are also responsible for making sure operators complete a brief online training summary and quiz (below) before driving a service cart. Departments will be charged with responsibilities for enforcing the policy with respect to their authorized operators. Each operator must understand and agree to this policy, indicating that they will abide by the policies. The Service Carts policy is located in the University Policy Library.