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. Bridget Byrne March 5, 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 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. Bridget Byrne December 5, 2023
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. Bridget Byrne November 10, 2023
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. Bridget Byrne October 31, 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 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. Bridget Byrne October 19, 2023
UMD DOTS, students paint crosswalks to raise awareness for pedestrian safety Studies show painted crosswalks help drivers identify pedestrians and prevent accidents. Bridget Byrne October 10, 2023
UMD DOTS to require registration for e-bikes and e-scooters By Oct. 2, all privately-owned electric scooters and bicycles must be registered with DOTS or owners may see consequences, such as fines and booting. Savannah Grooms July 18, 2023