Case-by-Case Exemptions for Moving Vehicles for Sporting Events

Those people parking in lots 9B, 9C, 11C, and 4B (near the Comcast Center) are required to move their cars to Lot 1 several hours before men's home basketball games. Exemptions for academic reasons can be granted for graduate students in some cases. Acceptable reasons might include taking a class, teaching a class or section, or running an experiment.

Documentation (which can be self-written) should be given to J. David Allen, Director of Transportation Services, at least 24 hours in advance. Documentation should be brought to his office in Building 202 of Regents Drive Garage, or sent to his email address jdallen-=AT=-umd.edu. Questions can also be directed to him via email or by phone at 301.314.7179.

Medical vs. Disabled Parking Passes

Graduate students with medical conditions may receive a medical parking pass from the University's Department of Transportation. A note from a doctor must be brought to the University Health Center. The Health Center will then give documentation, which must be brought to the Transporation Office in Regents Drive Garage Building #202. The Transporation Office will then give a pass to the student lot nearest the graduate student's office or lab on campus. The graduate student must already have a campus parking permit in order to get a medical parking pass.

An alternative is to get a Temporary Disability Parking Permit from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. The disability should be expected to last three weeks and the permit is good for up to six months. This permit allows for parking in any disability parking space in the state of Maryland, on or off campus. The process requires filling out Maryland MVA form number VR-210, Maryland Parking Placards/License Plates for Individuals with a Disability. The form requires a doctor's certification. Form VR-210 can be found at the following URL: http://mva.state.md.us/Resources/VR-210.pdf

More information can be found at: http://mva.state.md.us/AboutMVA/DISABILITIES/default.htm.

Biking maps

College Park Area Bicycle Coalition's free dowloadable bike map

District Department of Transportation's free downloadable bike map

DDOT's maps for various local paths and trails

Virginia Department of Transportation's "Bicycling in Virginia" map

Other info on Washington Area Bicyclist Association's site