Department of Transportation Services

Department of Transportation Services

This video highlights the Top Transportation tips for students from the UMD Department of Transportation Services. 

What do I need to know about campus transportation as an incoming student?

We created a Freshman Transportation Tips resource just for this information. You can visit it at go.umd.edu/ftt Links to an external site..

Where can I find more information about parking on-campus?

All students are eligible to register for on-campus parking. In advance of registering, please view the list of student permit types and their associated fees. Registration for fall and annual permits for the 2021 - 2022 academic permits opens on a rolling basis according to credit level beginning in July.

More information about parking on campus for students and visitors can be found at the following link: transportation.umd.edu/parking Links to an external site.. 

Who is eligible for on-campus parking?

Any student, including freshman resident students, are eligible for on-campus parking. 

When does parking registration open?

Registration for Fall and annual permits opens on a rolling basis according to credit level starting in late July. Here are the dates:

• July 26 at 10 AM Links to an external site.: Graduate student registration begins online
• August 2 at 10 AM Links to an external site.: Online registration for anyone with 90+ credits
• August 9 at 10 AM Links to an external site.: Online registration for anyone with 60+ credits
• August 16 at 10 AM Links to an external site.: Online registration for all eligible students

How much does parking cost?
You can find parking fees and student permit types on the Transportation Services website Links to an external site.. 

Where can I find more information about Shuttle-UM?

View routes, schedules, and service updates at the following link: transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um Links to an external site.. 

Students can also receive accurate, real-time arrival information with NEXT BUS. Download the app for Apple Links to an external site. or Google Play Links to an external site. or sign-up for text alerts Links to an external site.. 

Where does Shuttle-UM go?

Shuttle-UM has routes that run across campus, to the College Park Metro station and many of the surrounding areas including Hyattsville, Greenbelt, Silver Spring, Adelphi, and further out to Columbia and Gaithersburg.

Where can I find Shuttle-UM schedules?
You can find all Shuttle-UM schedules on the Transportation Services website under Shuttle-UM or use the short link: go.umd.edu/schedules Links to an external site.. You can currently view our limited summer service and our fall schedules will become available over the summer.

How does Shuttle-UM work?

Shuttle-UM is fare-free. All you need is your university ID for the off-campus routes, otherwise, you can hop on and hop off Shuttle-UM whenever you need. You can become a Shuttle-UM pro by reading through our Rider Guide at go.umd.edu/rider-guide Links to an external site.. 

Is overnight transportation available?
Late-night transportation is available with NITE Ride. NITE Ride is an on-demand service that runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily when the university is open. Download the TransLoc app Links to an external site. to call a NITE Ride.

I’m new to riding transit. Any suggestions on how to get started?

Our new rider guide Links to an external site. shows you bus riding best practices, including etiquette, how to plan ahead and how to board. 

Where can I find more information about using bikes and e-scooters on-campus?

Register your bike (free and required), read campus regulations, and find safety tips at the following link: transportation.umd.edu/bikeumd-escooters Links to an external site. 

Is UMD a good place to bring my bike?

Yes, UMD was named a Gold-Level Bicycle Friendly University from the League of American Bicyclists for the wealth of cycling resources available. Check out all the resources available on the Transportation Services website Links to an external site.. 

Do I need to register my bike or e-scooter?

Yes. It’s free to register your bike or e-scooter. Our Bike Index registration Links to an external site. provides a record of ownership that aids authorities in locating the owner of a stolen bike or e-scooter, and helps with the planning and implementation of bicycle infrastructure improvements at the university. Only registered bicycles/e-scooters are eligible for DOTS’ free lock-cutting service. DOTS is able to cut U-locks or cable locks. 

Where do I park my bike or e-scooter?

This map view Links to an external site. shows bike and e-scooter parking locations. E-scooters can park at bike racks in addition to designated e-scooter parking locations. 

Where can I ride my bike or e-scooter?

Scoot and cycle smart! Get acquainted with our bike regulations Links to an external site. and e-scooter regulations Links to an external site. before you hit the road. They’ll show you how to cycle and scoot safely. 

 What if I don't have a bike?

No bike? No problem. You can either rent a bike from the RecWell Bike Shop or use the campus’ shared mobility system, Veo Links to an external site.. Veo provides electric bikes and electric scooters you can grab whenever you need a ride on campus or in College Park.

Sustainable Transportation

How can I commute sustainably?

Smart Commute Links to an external site. is our sustainable transportation program. With the universities climate action plan being accelerated to 2025, sustainable transportation is more important than ever. Sustainable transportation includes: biking, walking, carpooling and taking transit. Our Smart Commute online platform Links to an external site. allows you to find sustainable methods near you and rewards you for making sustainable choices.