Tag: purple line

UMD students excited, uncertain as Purple Line prepares for on-campus testing in January

Five of the Purple Line’s 21 light-rail stations will be located on or near this campus. The line will also connect to the Metro’s red, green and orange lines.

Anastasia Merkulova
3 days ago

Purple Line to begin testing light-rail vehicles at UMD in January

The testing on campus is expected to be conducted overnight on selected days from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Anastasia Merkulova
November 6, 2025

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.

Sophia Williams
October 27, 2025

Here are the latest campus construction developments

This university’s students could expect to zip down Campus Drive on the Purple Line as soon as winter of 2027.

Lillian Glaros
September 18, 2025

Two lanes on Route 1 set to temporarily close this spring for Purple Line construction

The closure will impact Route 1 from Hotel Drive to Fraternity Row. The sidewalk on one side of the road will also be closed

Lillian Glaros
March 10, 2025

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.

Lillian Glaros
March 6, 2025

Here’s a look at the UMD construction scene in spring 2025

Multiple projects have seen progress since the beginning of fall semester, and some are predicted to be completed during spring or summer 2025.

Lillian Glaros
January 31, 2025

UMD Purple Line construction, two-way bike lanes lead to new safety measures

Both projects have raised some concerns among campus members about biker and pedestrian safety.

Talia Macchi
October 11, 2024

UMD students criticize university’s lack of Metro discount program

This university does not participate in the WMATA’s U-Pass program, which offers college students discounted rides on the Metrorail and Metrobus.

Freelance Reporter
October 7, 2024

UMD announces new traffic pattern at Campus Drive and Adelphi Road

University administration recommends drivers only use campus entrances at Paint Branch Drive, Stadium Drive or Baltimore Avenue starting Tuesday.

Natalie Weger
September 24, 2024