UMBC Transit

Know the routes. Know the stops. Know your Transit. 🚌🗺️

Hello Retrievers and Valued Riders,

This is a reminder that UMBC Transit will be closed Friday, July 3rd, and Saturday, July 4th, Independence Day, in observance of the holiday. Regular service will resume on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Please take a look at the alternative transportation options below during this closure:

🚌 Baltimore Link
* LocalLink 32 – UMBC to Patapsco Station
* LocalLink 76 – City Hall to South Baltimore Park & Ride
* LocalLink 37 – Old Court Metro to UMBC
* CityLink PURPLE – City Hall to Paradise/Catonsville (with access to Walmart at Baltimore National Pike)

🚗 Zipcar – zipcar.com/umbc
🚕 RideShare
* Lyft
* Uber

If you need more help, please don’t hesitate to reach us at [email protected] or 410.455.2454 during regular operating hours.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Congratulations Riddhesh for completing the Ready to Lead Program 🎉

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Alysha Carter
⁃ Major: BA Political Science and Psychology
⁃ Position at transit: Student Dispatcher
⁃ Time at Transit: 4 years
⁃ Hobby: Exercising, Listening to music, Photography, and Watching Movies

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Vishnu Priya Rachakonda
⁃ Major: MPS Health Information Technology
⁃ Position at transit: Pit Crew
⁃ Time at Transit: 1 year 6 months
⁃ Hobby: Travelling,

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Laiba Dar
⁃ Major: BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
⁃ Position at transit: Student Dispatcher
⁃ Time at Transit: 4 years
⁃ Hobby: Travelling, video games, beauty and skincare

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Desmond Cole
⁃ Major: BA Economics
⁃ Position at transit: Student Dispatcher
⁃ Time at Transit: 4 years
⁃ Hobby: Basketball, Listening to music, Walking, playing golf

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Mitaali Patel
⁃ Major: MPS Data Science
⁃ Position at transit: Pit Crew + Student Dispatcher
⁃ Time at Transit: 1 year
⁃ Hobby: Mandala Art

Meet our Graduate: Congratulations 🎓
⁃ Name: Laiba Dar
⁃ Major: BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
⁃ Position at transit: Student Dispatcher
⁃ Time at Transit: 4 years
⁃ Hobby: Travelling, Videogames, Beauty and Skincare

UMBC Transit Service Alert | May 28 – June 11

Chesapeake Arena will be hosting several high school graduation ceremonies on campus beginning Thursday, May 28 through Thursday, June 11. Due to heavy traffic, road closures, and congestion, UMBC Transit will operate modified campus service during graduation events.

📍 ALL on-campus pickups & drop-offs will take place at:Hilltop Rd. – Fine Arts Loop (Taxi Pickup Location 2)

Affected Routes:
🚌 Arbutus
🚌 BWI MARC
🚌 Catonsville
🚌 Downtown
🚌 Route 40
🚌 Arundel MARC
🚌 Paradise
⚠️ Paradise Route riders may also experience delays or temporary stop impacts at:
• TRC @ Linden Ave.
• Westland Blvd. & Circle Dr.
• Westland Blvd. & Courtney Rd.

Please allow additional travel time ⏰ during this period.

🚔 Campus Police Advisory:
Traffic near the arena will be extremely heavy beginning at 8 a.m. Riders and campus visitors are encouraged to avoid entering campus from I-195 when possible.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we safely navigate these temporary service adjustments.

📞 Questions? Contact UMBC Transit:
410-455-2454 | [email protected]