Transportation

GHG emissions from transportation arise from burning fossil fuel primarily for cars, trucks, buses, and commercial aircraft.  Transportation generated over 44% of UMBC’s GHG emissions, making it the second leading contributor to the university’s GHG emissions.

In FY 2018, UMBC generated an estimated 31,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTeCO2) from transportation sources.  The largest contributor to these GHG emissions at 68% was commuting by faculty, staff, and students.  Air travel contributed another 30%.  The university fleet contributed less than 3% of transportation’s GHG emissions. Learn more about UMBC’s plan to tackle transportation emissions. 

UMBC transit busTry UMBC’s free shuttle system with environmentally conscious features including a low-emissions fleet, easy-load bike racks, and solar-powered bus shelters!  UMBC Transit Shuttles connect UMBC with train stations, satellite parking, BWI airport, and the shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations in the neighborhoods surrounding campus. All UMBC Transit vehicles are wheelchair accessible.

No car on campus? No problem!  Any UMBC community member, 18 and older, has access to the campus Zip Car Share Progam. This program allows users to rent a hybrid car for as little as an hour or as much as a day – and this includes gas and insurance!

    • Zip cars at UMBC are located on Center Road by Student Success Center
    • Visit http://zipcar.com/umbc to get started, and get $10 as a bonus!

Visit the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to find ways to travel to and from campus, with tips including:

  • Save: Save $25 on your monthly fare with the MTA college pass, available through Off-Campus Student Services
  • Bus: ​CityLink Yellow (YW) & Purple (PR), ​LocalLink 37, 76 & 77 connect UMBC with the surrounding area and Baltimore City.
  • Train: Many trains serve the area, including the MARC, a commuter train connecting the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Areas with student-friendly fares.
  • Light Rail & Metro: Connecting Baltimore County & City, the metro travels east and west while the light rail north to south
  • MTA Mobility Link: MobilityLink service is for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use the MTA fixed route system, which includes CityLink, LocalLink, Metro SubwayLink or Light RailLink service.

Slide12UMBC helps to match faculty, staff, or students with ride-shares to and from campus:

Bikes On Campus


students walking with bicycles

 

 

 

UMBC is home to 19 charging stations located around campus. The stations are free for use with any form of a campus parking permit and do not require additional registrations.