UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative
Artists, urbanists and environmentalists were invited to reimagine parking spaces for different environmentally friendly uses.
UMD’s DOTS must replace costly parking fines with productive alternatives
The goal isn’t to avoid the ticket fee entirely, but to give students a learning opportunity before they have to pay.
UMD must invest in spaces aimed at commuter students
For commuter students in limbo, these lounges are necessary for student well-being.
UMD DOTS needs to stop overselling parking passes and implement smart parking solutions
Parking at UMD is a nightmare. Here's a digital solution.
FRICK DOTS: UMD student codes program to avoid parking tickets
Created in about 30 hours, FRICK DOTS won third place from audience voting at Bitcamp.
UMD DOTS director updates SGA on plans for parking fee, shuttle buses
The department has struggled with its budget but says it has a sustainable plan.
UMD RHA writes letter of support for new DOTS budget
The proposed budget plan would add 10 to 12 more buses in the fall.
DOTS doesn’t care about students
It’s not just football games — DOTS has shown a clear lack of sensitivity to its students' parking and transportation needs.
College Park City Council votes to require parking permits on Osage Street
The city will enforce the permits from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and midnight to 6 a.m. on weekends.
College Park City Council discusses details for new parking permit system in work session
The city’s director of public services expressed hope that the new software would streamline parking enforcement.