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UMBC Announces Launch of Zipcar Program - June 16, 2011

UMBC Announces Launch of Zipcar Program - June 16, 2011

UMBC Zipcar Summary Information

The UMBC Climate Commitment Task Force’s (CCTF) Transportation Work Group is pleased to announce the following two (2) new resources for a greener UMBC.
  1. Zipcars: Starting on Thursday, June 22nd, UMBC will have zipcars available on campus!
Below is summary information on the UMBC Zipcar Program. Details are available at the website at http://www.zipcar.com/umbc.
  • Number of Vehicles: Zipcar will be providing two (2) cars on UMBC’s campus – a Toyota Prius and a Honda Civic.
  •  Location: The Zipcars will be located in parking spaces on Center Road in front of the Student Success and Development Center. These spaces will be designated with Zipcar signage
  •  Delivery: The Zipcars are scheduled for delivery to UMBC on Tuesday, June 21st.
  •  Zipcar Membership: All active faculty, staff and students at UMBC are eligible to apply for Zip Car membership at the UMBC Zipcar website at www.zipcar.com\umbc
There is an annual application fee for Zipcar membership – For UMBC affiliates, the current fee is $35.00 with applicants being provided with $35.00 of driving credits by Zipcar.

Once one is approved for Zip Car membership, Zipcar will issue a “Zipcard” which is used to access the vehicles. Zipcar provides gas, insurance and vehicle maintenance. The current Zipcar rates for UMBC affiliates are $8.00/hour or $66.00/day.

  • Zipcar Reservations and Use: Zipcars can be reserved online or by telephone; see the UMBC Zipcar website for details. One gains access to the car by holding the Zipcard to the windshield and the doors will unlock. Upon one’s return, the Zipcar is to be parked on one of the designated Zipcar parking spaces.
See Zipcar website for frequently asked questions at http://www.zipcar.com/how/faqs/.

2. Transportation Alternatives for a Greener UMBC (TAG UMBC) Website:

  • This new website provides a central location for access to information on all transportation alternatives inclusive of transit, carpooling, parking, and zipcars. The link is http://www.umbc.edu/tag.We look forward to the campus community experiencing these valuable new resources!
Terry Cook Virginia McConnell Co-Chairs - UMBC CCTF Transportation Work Group

Posted: July 4, 2011, 8:48 PM

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