UMPD resumes pre-pandemic ID gate checks
Each person entering campus will be asked for university identification or driver's license.
Students with disabilities express concerns about micromobility parking habits
There are currently more than 1,800 e-bikes and e-scooters registered with this university’s Department of Transportation Services.
UMD DOTS has 1.7 active permits per available parking spot in Lot 1
Students with permits say it’s a daily struggle to find parking spots in their assigned lot.
UMD DOTS leads bike, e-scooter tours around campus to promote safe riding practices
On the tours, DOTS requires participants to wear a helmet and travel on roads and trails around campus to avoid sidewalks.
UMD students attribute more than 43,000 parking citations in 2022-23 to overcrowded lots
The citations have stirred frustration among some students at this university due to difficulties in navigating parking lots and the cost of the offenses.
EPA determines fuel burned at College Park Airport detrimental to public health
The EPA’s endangerment finding means that the Federal Aviation Administration must develop standards that control or eliminate aircraft lead emissions.
UMD students advocate for more e-scooter charging options
The goal is to find an outdoor charging solution that is not a fire hazard, won’t damage the scooters and will prevent scooter and charger theft, Quentin Hoglund said.
UMD students express safety concerns about on-campus VeoRide curfew
On campus, the rideshare e-scooters and e-bikes are not operational from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
UMD students question micromobility policies on campus
Students are frustrated by this university’s failure to address persistent complaints about micromobility infrastructure on campus.
UMD DOTS, students paint crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety
Studies show painted crosswalks help drivers identify pedestrians and prevent accidents.