The Medical Center plaza, which is designed for pedestrians passing between VUMC buildings, is a no-vehicle zone.
The use of electric scooters has been increasing and that, combined with skateboards and bicycle traffic, has resulted in more vehicles traveling through pedestrian areas. Skateboards (both motorized and non-motorized) and bicycles are not allowed either on the plaza or in buildings unless an approved accommodation.
The use of these vehicles endangers the safety of patients, families and employees, especially since many people using the plaza are older, may have mobility issues due to medical conditions, or may be frail.
Signs on the plaza, posted by VUMC Parking and Transportation Services, note that all vehicles, including bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and mopeds must be walked, not ridden, through the area.
Hallways and interiors of all VUMC buildings are also no-vehicle zones.
Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant mobility assistance devices have always been, and continue to be, allowed on the plaza and inside buildings.
See the map below for alternative routes around the plaza:
