Search Results for “micromobility”

UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures

...easier for micromobility users to travel throughout campus, the statement read. “The university’s highest priority is the safety of our campus community,” the statement said. “We continue to welcome feedback...

Talia Macchi
2 days ago

UMD has created a micromobility crisis. It must fix it.

...the primary connection to seven academic buildings and the main library. The popular corridor is full with micromobility vehicles despite numerous “Walk your Wheels” signs. A pop-up two-way micromobility lane...

Guest Opinion
3 days ago

UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month

...fun,” Angelo said. Like Angelo, Wise Djampa said that safety month is a good idea to help raise awareness about best safety practices while riding micromobility vehicles. Micromobility vehicles can...

Talia Macchi
6 days ago

UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative

...and the costs of transportation, Maggi Currier, a community planning and real estate development graduate student and SPA president, said. [UMPD traffic stops for micromobility vehicles return for fall 2024...

Talia Macchi
September 23, 2024

UMPD traffic stops for micromobility vehicles return for fall 2024 semester

...seat belt enforcement, pedestrian enforcement and micromobility violations. These stops help prevent collisions and injuries, Hoaas added. UMPD is responsible for pulling over individuals who violate micromobility rules on campus,...

Talia Macchi
September 16, 2024

UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit

The University of Maryland DOTS has implemented a mandatory micromobility training course for students, among other new safety measures for the 2024-25 academic year. The Department of Transportation Services’ sustainability...

Talia Macchi
September 9, 2024

College Park installs new pedestrian, bike safety measures on Knox and Hartwick Roads

...hopes the city will further increase pedestrian and micromobility safety. “Most of the traffic is pedestrians and cyclists and micromobility users, so they need to be treated as a priority,...

Irit Skulnik
September 4, 2024

UMD says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule

...the lanes “increase connectivity to campus for micromobility vehicles,” Colella wrote. [UMD construction updates: Major Purple Line construction likely to finish in fall 2024] Collela also outlined changes in Shuttle-UM...

Lillian Glaros
August 21, 2024

UMD students criticize micromobility ticketing appeal process

Several University of Maryland students say appealing micromobility traffic citations is too difficult. This semester, University of Maryland Police conducted 278 micromobility traffic stops, which resulted in 142 citations. Appealing...

Bridget Byrne
April 26, 2024

UMD DOTS avoids Shuttle-UM cuts with steep fee increase

...is difficult to own an electric micromobility vehicle and live in on-campus housing because outdoor outlets are scarce, Colella said. Electric micromobility vehicles are not permitted indoors because their batteries...

Bridget Byrne
April 25, 2024

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