Search Results for “micromobility”

College Park, UMD SGA leaders urge state to add safety measures to Route 1 bike lanes

...the bike lanes, she said. City Council member Stuart Adams said as micromobility use increases, it is important to think about “the approachability and accessibility” of bike lanes. [UMD Purple...

Talia Macchi
November 13, 2024

Local leaders celebrate safety improvements on Route 1

...into the University of Maryland,” Pines said. [UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit] During construction, the State Highway Administration widened Route 1, added five-foot bicycle lanes, raised...

Irit Skulnik
November 11, 2024

Here are 3 takeaways from UMPD’s 2023 Annual Security Report

...and improper use of bike locks make people more vulnerable to micromobility theft. “Because of their ease of portability, it’s important for users to understand what the maker of their...

Mario Morais
November 4, 2024

UMPD reports more than 70 e-scooter thefts since Sept. 1

...computer science major and Resident Life community assistant, said she believes the thefts are due to micromobility owners not taking care of their vehicles, rather than the scooter’s portability. “It’s...

Talia Macchi
October 29, 2024

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
October 11, 2024

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
October 9, 2024

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
October 7, 2024

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

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