Micromobility users ride through Rhode Island Trolley Trail to promote better trails
People of all ages traveled from the artsy areas of Mount Rainier to the town center of Riverdale Park and back for the Trolley Trail Slow Roll event.
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.
UMD announces interim policy requiring micromobility riders to wear helmets on campus
Any student who doesn't wear a helmet while riding a micromobility vehicle on campus will be referred to the student conduct office.
UMD residents cannot bring personal electric scooters to campus this fall
Effective Aug. 1, resident students will not be able to register their electric micromobility vehicles with DOTS. Vehicles that aren't registered could be booted or impounded.
UMD to have first traffic signal in campus core
The traffic signal was originally scheduled to be operational on or about June 6, but completion has now been delayed for multiple weeks.
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.
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 are 3 takeaways from UMPD’s 2023 Annual Security Report
Crime reports to University of Maryland Police increased by 90 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to its 2023 Annual Security Report.
UMD has created a micromobility crisis. It must fix it.
It is within this university’s power and budget to implement safe solutions for all road users, no matter their mode of transportation.
UMD DOTS to host 10 events in October for annual safety month
Every October, DOTS organizes various educational events and activities aimed at promoting transportation safety at this university.