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?

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