This week in photos: Federal government shutdown ends, Purple Line construction continues
Scroll through some scenes of buildings in Washington, D.C., nearby airports and the light rail's construction on campus.
UMD students excited, uncertain as Purple Line prepares for on-campus testing in January
Five of the Purple Line’s 21 light-rail stations will be located on or near this campus. The line will also connect to the Metro’s red, green and orange lines.
Purple Line to begin testing light-rail vehicles at UMD in January
The testing on campus is expected to be conducted overnight on selected days from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
New UMD infrastructure works for cars, not students
While this infrastructure is important for the safety of micromobility users, it has become harmful to pedestrians.
Here are the latest campus construction developments
This university’s students could expect to zip down Campus Drive on the Purple Line as soon as winter of 2027.
Two lanes on Route 1 set to temporarily close this spring for Purple Line construction
The closure will impact Route 1 from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row. The sidewalk on one side of the road will also be closed
UMD students say Campus Drive bike lane poses safety risk
Some community members said pedestrians and micromobility users straying from their respective lanes has led to dangerous interactions near the bike lane.
Here’s a look at the UMD construction scene in spring 2025
Multiple projects have seen progress since the beginning of fall semester, and some are predicted to be completed during spring or summer 2025.
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.