Abel Amene hopes to focus on transportation, food insecurity in new UMD SGA role
On Feb. 21, the 38-year-old Ethiopian native was appointed as a representative for this university’s Student Government Association.
Highway expansion misses the only real solution to congestion — taking drivers off roads
Expanding toll lanes on Maryland’s highways is dangerous and counterproductive
Metro fare hikes, assistance for low-income riders welcomed by UMD community
Some of the revenue from the fare hike will fund a new program offering discounts for riders registered for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Metro’s Yellow Line to reopen May 7 after eight-month closure
The stations beyond Mount Vernon Square, including the College Park station, will continue only receiving service from the Green Line.
South Campus cannot be left without a bus connection to the Metro station
Last year’s #104 bus serviced South Campus. This year’s should be no different.
UMD RHA passes resolution encouraging mask-wearing on Shuttle-UM buses
The governing body passed the resolution by a vote of 17-3-1.
Fixing existing public transit better serves Prince George’s county than Maglev trains
We don’t need expensive and disruptive Maglev trains in Prince George's County
It’s time for a new vision for public transportation
A new administration means new hope for American infrastructure.
The streets belong to pedestrians — they shouldn’t be dominated by cars
Now is the time to reconsider how we prioritize pedestrians.
Ride-sharing apps are unsustainable. Metro is the future.
WMATA provides a public service, while Uber tries — and fails — to turn a profit.