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. Bridget Byrne October 27, 2023
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. Bridget Byrne October 19, 2023
Safer scooters and drivers increase campus safety. The Veo curfew does not. Veo scooters lack many safety features students should have access to. Ravi Panguluri October 16, 2023
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. Bridget Byrne October 11, 2023
UMD students question micromobility policies on campus Students are frustrated by this university’s failure to address persistent complaints about micromobility infrastructure on campus. Bridget Byrne October 10, 2023
Less food waste, bike lane advocacy among UMD SGA’s sustainability priorities SGA members said they are looking to decrease carbon footprints at this university. Lillian Glaros September 11, 2023
UMD DOTS to require registration for e-bikes and e-scooters By Oct. 2, all privately-owned electric scooters and bicycles must be registered with DOTS or owners may see consequences, such as fines and booting. Savannah Grooms July 18, 2023
Complaints about micromobility infrastructure persist as UMD plans bike lane study The goal is to study feasibility and determine other productive locations for bike lanes around the campus. Bridget Byrne March 1, 2023
New micromobility campaign raises concerns about campus road safety New signage and road markings were installed throughout the campus this week reminding motorists to share the road. Bridget Byrne February 17, 2023