With the support of public safety officials in Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, College Park, and the University of Maryland, the College Park City-University Partnership applied for technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide
The Purple Line will dramatically change the existing landscape in College Park, with 5 stops serving the city and an estimated 17,000 rides/day. It is important that the Art-in-Transit station designs reflect our vibrant and strong community. In April 2017,
Update – March 7: The Trolley Trail is now paved south of College Park! Update – March 2: Progress continues on the Trolley Trail, which runs from Hyattsville to College Park, across the Riverdale Park Station property. College Park will
The College Park City-University Partnership’s Annual Report details accomplishments in the five core strategy areas outlined to achieve the University District Vision 2020 and looks ahead to our work in 2017. The College Park City-University Partnership is pleased to release
In early 2017, a contractor hired by the City of College Park began the work of removing 10 panels along Campus Drive where it intersects with the Trolley Trail. This effort will increase access
The newly opened Anacostia Riverwalk Trail is closing the gap between Maryland and D.C. The 4-mile walking and biking trail runs from Benning Road in Washington D.C. to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park in Maryland, and is a comfortable bike ride
College Park’s bikeshare initiative is gaining traction around the city. The city has partnered with Zagster, a Massachusetts based bikeshare company. The local program, known as mBike, brings 125 bikes to 14 stations located throughout the city, including downtown College Park,
“Changing the street name from Paint Branch Parkway to Campus Drive is an initiative to tighten the greater College Park community.” – Mayor Pro Tem Monroe Dennis, City of College Park On the last day of June 2016, The Partnership, along
A new step is being taken in College Park to better connect the University of Maryland with its surrounding research partners and the community, as well as to promote an easier wayfinding system for visitors and residents to access the
Increasing transportation alternatives, creating a more walkable, bike-friendly community, and getting people around more efficiently. College Park has great location, it can become an even greater place for residents, businesses, and visitors with greater transportation choices. GOALS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2018 WORK