Boise State Opens New Hemingway Mobility Hub
The new facility provides charging stations and sheltered parking for student mobility devices.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Financial Aid
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Boise State University has opened the Hemingway Mobility Hub near the Hemingway Building to better accommodate personal mobility devices. The project was managed by the university Office of Sustainability.
Why it matters
The hub offers students and faculty a dedicated space to safely park and charge their personal devices on campus. This infrastructure development supports the growing number of commuters who rely on electric mobility solutions.
The facility features three covered shelters and provides 24 total charging outlets for user devices. Development of the hub was funded through a partnership with Coca-Cola.
The players
Boise State University
A public research university located in Idaho that serves as the site for the new mobility infrastructure.
Office of Sustainability
The administrative department at Boise State University responsible for managing the project and oversight of campus environmental initiatives.
Coca-Cola
A multinational beverage corporation that provided the partnership funding used to finance the construction of the mobility hub.
The details
The facility offers a centralized location for those navigating campus with personal electric devices. It is part of a broader set of campus improvements completed by the university in October.
Timeline
Boise State University completed the hub and other October projects in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The project signals a shift in campus planning toward accommodating the rise of electric personal mobility devices. It follows a pattern set by urban centers looking to integrate micro-mobility into existing transit infrastructure.
Students and faculty can now utilize 24 dedicated charging outlets for their personal mobility devices near the Hemingway Building. The added shelters provide protection from the elements, reducing the need for alternative parking arrangements.
The takeaway
The addition of this hub streamlines the daily commute for those who use personal electric transportation to navigate the university grounds. Students should look for similar infrastructure projects as the campus continues its recent wave of facility upgrades.
Further reading
For more on campus resource development, visit the Financial Aid section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBOI-AM.
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