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.
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.
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.
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.
UMD launches on-campus vehicle safety campaign
There has been a significant rise in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents.
UMD cyclists frustrated by broken pumps, inconsistent tools at bike repair stations
The Diamondback found that four of the six bike pumps at repair stations were broken and that the tools available across the stations were inconsistent.
The Best of College Park 2022
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New UMD team will address bike, e-scooter safety complaints and infrastructure gaps
This year, there has been an increase in unsafe riding practices and reports of accidents on sidewalks, according to a statement from the university's Department of Transportation.
UMD DOTS director discusses electric buses with SGA
Allen said student fees may be increased to fund the electric buses.