UMD to begin construction for bike lanes project on Alumni Drive this summer
The planned improvements, which are fully funded, are part of this university’s mission to create a “complete street segment,” on Alumni Drive.
College Park, UMD SGA leaders urge state to add safety measures to Route 1 bike lanes
College Park City Council members and Student Government Association legislators said protected bike lanes will increase cyclist and pedestrian safety.
UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures
Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety.
UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit
Students must complete the course and obtain a certificate before they can register their privately owned electric micromobility vehicles for use on campus.
UMD construction round-up: Purple Line, new athletic centers see progress
Here is a look at the status of this university’s construction efforts.
UMD says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule
The Maryland Department of Transportation accelerated construction of the project on campus.
UMD SGA looks to increase pedestrian, bicyclist safety on Knox Road
Some university community members say the road is dangerous and that College Park should add new safety measures.
Local officials say Campus Drive bike lane intersection poses danger to community
The lane’s design makes it possible for bike wheels to get caught in the track’s grooves, which could cause accidents.
Stop squabbling with e-scooter violations. UMPD must tackle real crime instead.
Deployment of UMPD resources across campus crime hotspots will make us safer.
UMD DOTS delays seeking funding for Bikeways Project
The department instead plans to continue evaluating the feasibility of bike lanes on campus before applying to the Student Facilities Fund.