Charging Ahead: How Arizona State University and Harvard Are Shaping Electric Micromobility on Campus

Universities are experiencing rapid growth in e-micromobility — from personal e-bikes and e-scooters to large-scale bikeshare networks — and are adapting their transportation plans and policies to keep pace. This webinar brings together two leading institutions to share how they are managing this shift toward electrified, sustainable mobility.

At Arizona State University, JC Porter, Director of Parking and Transportation Services, will discuss Arizona State University's approach to the surge in personal and shared electric mobility devices. He will outline strategies for accommodating e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility options; cover safe storage options; and share how Arizona State University has integrated these devices into broader TDM policies and infrastructure planning. Attendees will gain practical insights into effective policy development, safety protocols, and on-campus operational approaches.

At Harvard University, Ben Hammer, Associate Director of the Campus Service Center, Parking and CommuterChoice, will share Harvard’s journey from launching the region’s first large-scale bike share system in 2011 to today’s electrified, data-driven Bluebikes network. He will highlight how early town-gown partnerships evolved into a robust regional system; how Harvard has embedded bikeshare into campus planning; and how shared micromobility has reshaped daily travel patterns — making biking easier, safer, and more reliable for the campus community.

Together, these case studies offer valuable takeaways for institutions seeking to enhance sustainable transportation through personal and shared micromobility, strategic partnerships, and thoughtful campus planning.

Meet the speakers

JC Porter (Speaker)

Director, Parking and Transportation Services, Arizona State University

j.porter@asu.edu

JC Porter serves as Director at Arizona State University, which includes oversight of events, maintenance, enforcement, the bicycle/scooter program, bus program, the walk-only zones, permit sales, support systems and appeals on the Tempe campus, Poly Tech campus, West campus and Downtown campus.  Depending on which campus JC is working at, he will bike commutes either 10 miles or 40 miles round trip.  Since he spends most of his time in Tempe he is bike commuting 40 miles round trip with his hottest bike ride topping out at 119 degrees.JC graduated from BSU with a bachelor’s degree in biology and is a Certified Administrator of Public Parking. He is a board member of the International Parking and Mobility Institute. He is also a ParkSmart assessor for the Green Building Council Inc. ParkSmart Garage Certification.  JC also received the city of Tempe Bike Hero of the year award for 2018 and the President’s Award for Sustainability in 2017 for his commitment to bicycling for ASU and the city of Tempe.  The International Parking and Mobility Institute also recognized him the 2017 Emerging Leader of the year award recipient.

Ben Hammer (Speaker)

Associate Director of the Campus Service Center, Parking and CommuterChoice at Harvard University

benjamin_hammer@harvard.edu

Ben Hammer is the Associate Director of the Campus Service Center, Parking and CommuterChoice at Harvard University, where he advances a broad portfolio of transportation initiatives across Harvard’s three campuses. Since 2012, he has played a central role in shaping Harvard’s sustainable mobility strategy, expanding access to transit, carpool, bike, and shared mobility options, and partnering with municipalities and regional agencies to deliver transportation solutions that reduce emissions, improve access, and support University sustainability goals.

Prior to Harvard, Ben guided statewide active transportation efforts as the Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where he built and managed programs in 130 Massachusetts communities and collaborated with planners and engineers to create safer walking and biking environments for students.

He holds an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master of Liberal Arts in Sustainability and Environmental Management from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Urban Planning from Clark University.

Anna Walters (Moderator)

Sustainable Transportation Program Manager, Stanford University

annacw@stanford.edu

360-918-1109

Anna joined Stanford in 2024 as the TDM Program Manager, dedicated to helping Stanford employees choose sustainable commutes. She oversees a small but mighty team that supports Stanford’s generous employee transit pass program, carpooling and vanpooling, the emergency ride home program, and other commute offerings and services for Stanford affiliates. Prior to joining Stanford, Anna was a Bike Consultant and Events & Communications Manager with Bikes Make Life Better for seven years. The focus of her work was to develop bike culture and communities within large and fast-growing companies. She has designed and implemented bike-friendly business plans for LinkedIn, Stanford University, Stanford Research Park, The Walton Family Foundation and Walmart. She has expertise in research, analysis and writing about bike trends and best practices, particularly in the corporate space. Before going deep with bikes, Anna was a Transportation Specialist at Google, planning and managing their comprehensive alternative transportation program, including one of the best bike programs in the country. Anna lives in San Francisco, carfree, using her bike and public transit to travel throughout the Bay Area. She knows first-hand what it takes to get people out of their cars and into a bus seat, train car, or bike saddle.