UMD DOTS, student organizations transform parking spaces for sustainability initiative
Artists, urbanists and environmentalists were invited to reimagine parking spaces for different environmentally friendly uses.
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.
UMD students say commuter buses are overcrowded, unsafe
Students who depend on the Gaithersburg and Columbia routes say they can never be sure a seat will be available.
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.
UMD DOTS hopes new bike racks will alleviate overcrowded micromobility parking
Although there is more parking capacity than micromobility vehicles, students say they still struggle to find parking in certain parts of campus.
Students with disabilities express concerns about micromobility parking habits
There are currently more than 1,800 e-bikes and e-scooters registered with this university’s Department of Transportation Services.
UMD DOTS has 1.7 active permits per available parking spot in Lot 1
Students with permits say it’s a daily struggle to find parking spots in their assigned lot.
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.
UMD students advocate for more e-scooter charging options
The goal is to find an outdoor charging solution that is not a fire hazard, won’t damage the scooters and will prevent scooter and charger theft, Quentin Hoglund said.
UMD DOTS, students paint crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety
Studies show painted crosswalks help drivers identify pedestrians and prevent accidents.