Tag Archives: routes to UMD

Do you support a new trail by the Riggs Road Crossing?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Beverly M.

This is the word we have from MDOT so far on trying to install a trail on the public utility Right of Way near the Riggs Road crossing. A bonus, however, I have added your request for a trail across … Continue reading →

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Sept. 12 Update from SHA regarding Riggs Road and Campus Drive Crossings

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Beverly M.

Sept. 12, 2011 The SHA follows procedures outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to determine when and where traffic control devices should be installed.  A study of the existing bicycle accommodations at the MD 193/Campus Drive … Continue reading →

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Riggs Road accident

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Beverly M.

From our bikeUMD facebook page: Mathias Frisch Sadly I can report that the intersection at Riggs now does have its first bike accident: I got hit by a car today in the turn lane onto Drexel, after having had to navigate … Continue reading →

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Bridges of Sligo Creek Parkway

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Beverly M.

One of the good reasons to consider the occasional bicycle commute to campus is that we are surrounded by a beautiful trail system that you can take for big portions of your commute. In the case of Sligo Creek parkway the … Continue reading →

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Route Finder!

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Beverly M.

I just discovered a new bike route finder! http://www.ridethecity.com/dc# It is specifically designed for DC.It points out actual bike lanes. This one just goes to the College Park zip code but I am going to explore more specific directions.

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