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 students criticize university’s lack of Metro discount program
This university does not participate in the WMATA’s U-Pass program, which offers college students discounted rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus.
UMD announces new traffic pattern at Campus Drive and Adelphi Road
University administration recommends drivers only use campus entrances at Paint Branch Drive, Stadium Drive or Baltimore Avenue starting Tuesday.
UMD construction updates: Major Purple Line construction likely to finish in fall 2024
Current projects include the Purple Line, which will run through this university, and new academic buildings.
UMD community concerned about Purple Line construction’s environmental, health impacts
Dorms along Campus Drive at this university are set to close for part of the summer due to noise from nearby Purple Line work.
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.
PHOTOS: Winter break in College Park
Everything you missed on campus across the last month – from a snow storm to Panera construction.
Purple Line, new basketball center among current campus construction projects
Campus Drive has been a site of constant construction and walking detours in preparation for the Purple Line since the beginning of this year.
College Park looks to invest in safer, more extensive bike lanes
The proposed budget includes more than $624,000 for building safety barriers along Rhode Island Avenue’s bike lanes and $45,000 for a study to evaluate the impact of adding one-way streets and bike lanes in Old Town.
A Purple Line internship partnership could make up for annoying construction
MDOT needs to offer UMD students internships with the Purple Line project.