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Is the Transit app optimal for tracking the bus schedule?

By Mackenzie Prince  Students, staff and faculty at the University of Maryland use Shuttle-UM transportation services daily to travel around the College Park campus. While bus times are available on signs outside of each stop, there is another way for people to check: the Transit app. Launched in 2012, Transit is available via the App Store and Google Play. With the app, users can track … Continue reading Is the Transit app optimal for tracking the bus schedule?

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Should UMD students have free MetroCards?

By Samantha Cohen Only a Metro ride away from the University of Maryland’s campus is Washington, D.C., where many students take advantage of various job and internship opportunities. Some students find it inconvenient to pay for their MetroCards each way, while others do not mind the small fee.  According to the UMD Department of Transportation Services (DOTS), The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) operates … Continue reading Should UMD students have free MetroCards?

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UMD restricts scooter parking, causing problems for some

by Kirstin Nichols More than two months ago, the University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services said that Veo e-scooters and e-bikes may only be parked at designated e-scooter parking areas, bike racks, or covered bike parking areas.  It enforces that through a new geofence around parking areas, which acts like a virtual fence, only allowing a rider to end their ride in certain locations, … Continue reading UMD restricts scooter parking, causing problems for some

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DOTS Art Park re-imagines parking spaces

by Victoria Stavish Parking lots on the University of Maryland campus were transformed into art exhibits on April 12 as part of the Art Park initiative from the UMD Department of Transportation Services. DOTS Art Park allows university community members to submit proposals for art exhibitions that, if accepted, are displayed in empty parking spaces around the university campus. The idea for a DOTS Art … Continue reading DOTS Art Park re-imagines parking spaces

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Shuttle-UM struggles in wake of COVID-19

by Joel Lev-Tov With the coronavirus pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, ridership of the University of Maryland shuttles has fallen to historic lows and its deficit has climbed to millions of dollars, forcing the university to make hard decisions. According to a statement from the Department of Transportation Services, Shuttle-UM ridership is down 92% this fall compared to fall 2019.  “This semester is … Continue reading Shuttle-UM struggles in wake of COVID-19

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Electric scooter companies may face campus crackdown as winter approaches

By Anna Hovey As fall semester rolled around, rentable bikes and e-scooters rolled onto campus as well. Since, the so-called micro-mobility companies VeoRide and Bird Rides have both become staples of the campus community.  “We’re excited about this new partnership that expands our mobility options,” said University of Maryland Department of Transportation Services Executive Director David Allen in a release. “VeoRide’s parking technology and commitment … Continue reading Electric scooter companies may face campus crackdown as winter approaches

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UMD continues going green with Smart Commute Program

By Megan Sayles Avoiding traffic and taking a break from the daily grind are just two reasons Dan Wray participates in UMD’s carpool program. A result of the university’s Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) sustainability efforts on campus, the carpool program was created to help participants save money on gas and reduce the amount of emissions coming from campus commuters. “The carpool program has been … Continue reading UMD continues going green with Smart Commute Program

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DOTS bike impounds go to groups in need

By Nathan Stiff With rusty chains, torn saddles and missing wheels, abandoned bicycles on bike racks around campus are more common than one might think. UMD’s Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) eventually takes unclaimed or illegally parked bikes off of the racks, donating them to nonprofits that offer bikes and mechanical skills to communities in need. According to DOTS sustainability coordinator Marta Woldu, bikes should … Continue reading DOTS bike impounds go to groups in need

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DOTS promotes safe cycling practices for October’s Bike Safety Month

By Hugh Garbrick The Department of Transportation Services (DOTS) has committed the month of October to addressing bicycle safety on campus. On Oct. 9 near the Chemistry Building, senior geology major Andrew Lazara and DOTS sustainability coordinator Marta Woldu handed out free breakfast to bikers in exchange for their promise to adhere to the rules of the road by signing the Bike Safety Pledge. This … Continue reading DOTS promotes safe cycling practices for October’s Bike Safety Month

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DOTS will reduce parking tickets in exchange for canned food donations

By Julianne Heberlein The UMD Department of Transportation is hosting a food drive that will give students, faculty and visitors the opportunity to alleviate parking citations while benefitting the Campus Pantry. The drive, called “1 Can Make a Difference,” is being held from Dec. 1-15. The student who donates the most non-perishable and non-expired food items will have a DOTS parking citation fully waived. For … Continue reading DOTS will reduce parking tickets in exchange for canned food donations

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