UMD leaders discuss impacts of federal policy changes, micromobility at RHA town hall
President Donald Trump’s executive orders and actions could impact staffing and grants across departments, department directors told RHA senators.
Proposed WMATA budget includes increased service, extended rail system operating hours
Students and community members say the budget proposal would make Metro more accessible and convenient.
Local officials, residents express concerns about proposed development in Riverdale Park
The site plan calls for nearly 58,000 square feet of research and development space across two one-story buildings.
Prince George’s County officials hope to improve school transportation, student attendance
The Federal Transit Administration partnered with the U.S. Department of Education to find transportation strategies to increase student attendance.
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 says major campus Purple Line construction is a year ahead of schedule
The Maryland Department of Transportation accelerated construction of the project on campus.
UMD secures nearly $40 million grant to electrify bus fleet
There has been institutional and student support for this university to convert Shuttle-UM to electric buses for several years.
Highway expansion misses the only real solution to congestion — taking drivers off roads
Expanding toll lanes on Maryland’s highways is dangerous and counterproductive
Capital Bikeshare station to come to College Park
Capital Bikeshare, operated by Lyft, is a popular bike share service with stations in the Washington metro area.