UMD DOTS implements required micromobility training, lower speed limit Students must complete the course and obtain a certificate before they can register their privately owned electric micromobility vehicles for use on campus. Talia Macchi September 9, 2024
Students relaunch pedestrian safety initiative with focus on education, micromobility The new campaign aims to have a larger scope, focusing on pedestrian and micromobility safety, data collection and other priorities. Bridget Byrne February 1, 2024
UMD DOTS delays seeking funding for Bikeways Project The department instead plans to continue evaluating the feasibility of bike lanes on campus before applying to the Student Facilities Fund. Bridget Byrne December 11, 2023
UMD DOTS leads bike, e-scooter tours around campus to promote safe riding practices On the tours, DOTS requires participants to wear a helmet and travel on roads and trails around campus to avoid sidewalks. Bridget Byrne October 27, 2023
UMD students question micromobility policies on campus Students are frustrated by this university’s failure to address persistent complaints about micromobility infrastructure on campus. Bridget Byrne October 10, 2023
Highway expansion misses the only real solution to congestion — taking drivers off roads Expanding toll lanes on Maryland’s highways is dangerous and counterproductive Kyra Freeman June 30, 2023
Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety. Akshaj Gaur May 11, 2023
Advocates say there’s work to be done on road safety in Prince George’s County Nearly two years ago, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launched Vision Zero Prince George’s. Anaya Truss-Williams February 11, 2021