FAQ's: Here are some frequently asked questions about the new MARC Penn Line weekend service.
How many trips will operate on the weekend?
There will be 9 round trips on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.
Will there be weekend service on the Camden Line?
No. Camden Line passengers are welcome to use the new Penn Line service.
One-way, weekly and monthly tickets on the Camden Line are always
honored on the Penn Line.
Will there be weekend service on the Brunswick Line?
No. Brunswick Line passengers are reminded of the MTA Commuter Bus 201,
which provides 7-day a week, hourly service between Gaithersburg Park
and Ride, Arundle Mills Mall, and BWI Marshall Airport and Rail Station.
Can I use my MARC weekly or monthly pass that I use Monday through Friday for the new weekend service?
Yes! You will need to purchase single ride tickets for anyone in your party
that does not have a MARC pass. Weekly tickets are good for unlimited
use beginning on the Saturday of the designated week until midnight of
the following Friday.
Will select Amtrak trains still honor MARC weekly and monthly tickets on the weekend?
No. MARC tickets will no longer be honored on Amtrak weekend trains. Funds
used to pay Amtrak for this priviledge have been shifted to pay to
operate the weekend service.
FAQ's: Here are some frequently asked questions about the new MARC Penn Line weekend service.
How many trips will operate on the weekend?
There will be 9 round trips on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.
Will there be weekend service on the Camden Line?
No. Camden Line passengers are welcome to use the new Penn Line service.
One-way, weekly and monthly tickets on the Camden Line are always
honored on the Penn Line.
Will there be weekend service on the Brunswick Line?
No. Brunswick Line passengers are reminded of the MTA Commuter Bus 201,
which provides 7-day a week, hourly service between Gaithersburg Park
and Ride, Arundle Mills Mall, and BWI Marshall Airport and Rail Station.
Can I use my MARC weekly or monthly pass that I use Monday through Friday for the new weekend service?
Yes! You will need to purchase single ride tickets for anyone in your party
that does not have a MARC pass. Weekly tickets are good for unlimited
use beginning on the Saturday of the designated week until midnight of
the following Friday.
Will select Amtrak trains still honor MARC weekly and monthly tickets on the weekend?
No. MARC tickets will no longer be honored on Amtrak weekend trains. Funds
used to pay Amtrak for this priviledge have been shifted to pay to
operate the weekend service.
Sustainability Outreach and Communications Intern:
Intern will report to Sustainability Coordinator. The position will be 8 hours per week. Hours may vary to accommodate meetings, events, and interviews. Additional tasks may be assigned.
Intern must demonstrate evidence of interest and background in sustainability and must feel comfortable reaching out to professionals, peers, and faculty. Intern must be a current UMBC student.
Email tanvig1@umbc.edu with a resume and cover letter detailing:
The sustainability outreach and communications intern will assist in developing communication and outreach efforts on the following topics in coordination with staff, groups, and committees on campus under the direction of the Sustainability Coordinator:
Desired skills and qualifications:
Examples of Tasks and Responsibilities:
Website:
- Increase number of hits to UMBC Website and track analytics
- Develop, format, update and edit web content
Events:
- Event planning and logistics
- Assisting with activities including tabling, coordinating sign-up sheets, pledges, and photo booths
Writing:
- Assist with writing press releases, articles and event summaries
- Assist with conduct interviews and drafting articles
Design:
- Assist with posters, designs and fliers
Social Media:
- Assist with drafting updates to myUMBC and Facebook Events Calendar
- Assist with creating and posting spotlights
- Assist with posting photos and updates following events
- Expanding followers on myUMBC and social media
Photography:
- Assist with taking photographs and editing, organizing and uploading content
Sustainability Outreach and Communications Intern:
Intern will report to Sustainability Coordinator. The position will be 8 hours per week. Hours may vary to accommodate meetings, events, and interviews. Additional tasks may be assigned.
Intern must demonstrate evidence of interest and background in sustainability and must feel comfortable reaching out to professionals, peers, and faculty. Intern must be a current UMBC student.
Email tanvig1@umbc.edu with a resume and cover letter detailing:
The sustainability outreach and communications intern will assist in
developing communication and outreach efforts on the following topics
in coordination with staff, groups, and committees on campus under the
direction of the Sustainability Coordinator:
Desired skills and qualifications:
Examples of Tasks and Responsibilities:
Website:
- Increase number of hits to UMBC Website and track analytics
- Develop, format, update and edit web content
Events:
- Event planning and logistics
- Assisting with activities including tabling, coordinating sign-up sheets, pledges, and photo booths
Writing:
- Assist with writing press releases, articles and event summaries
- Assist with conduct interviews and drafting articles
Design:
- Assist with posters, designs and fliers
Social Media:
- Assist with drafting updates to myUMBC and Facebook Events Calendar
- Assist with creating and posting spotlights
- Assist with posting photos and updates following events
- Expanding followers on myUMBC and social media
Photography:
- Assist with taking photographs and editing, organizing and uploading content
Celebrate World Car Free Day with OCSS!
Every year on or around September 22nd people around the world get out of their cars and onto the streets to celebrate World Car Free Day which is aimed at showcasing what the world would look like without private vehicles.
For one day, leave your car at home and try riding your bike, walking, or taking public transportation.
AUTHOR: Karly Trinite, Sustainability Outreach Intern @ OCSS
For more info about D.C. events:http://www.carfreemetrodc.com/car-free-day-events.php
For more info about the OCSS shuttle tour on Sept.
20th: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/casualcarpooling/events/19877
For more info about Transit Services: www.umbc.edu/transit
Celebrate World Car Free Day with OCSS!
Every year on or around September 22nd people around the world get out of their cars and onto the streets to celebrate World Car Free Day which is aimed at showcasing what the world would look like without private vehicles.
For one day, leave your car at home and try riding your bike, walking, or taking public transportation.
AUTHOR: Karly Trinite, Sustainability Outreach Intern @ OCSS
For more info about D.C. events:http://www.carfreemetrodc.com/car-free-day-events.php
For more info about the OCSS shuttle tour on Sept.
20th: http://my.umbc.edu/groups/casualcarpooling/events/19877
For more info about Transit Services: www.umbc.edu/transit
]]>UMBC offers several transportation options such as Transit Services, Casual Carpooling, and Zipcar for those without private transportation or for those who just want to reduce their carbon footprint.
Transit services provides seven shuttles that connect you to downtown Arbutus and Catonsville, Arundel Mills Mall, shopping centers and grocery stores, apartment complexes, BWI airport, and Marc and Light Rail stations. Because the transportation fee is included in mandatory tuition and fees, boarding is free-of-cost—just swipe your red UMBC ID to ride. Transit shuttle schedules can be located online at www.umbc.edu/transit, and printed copies are available at the office of Off-Campus Student Services. All shuttles are equipped with bike racks (except the Wave ‘n Ride which loops the campus) and free WIFI. The Transit Tracker mobile application can be downloaded to smartphones or accessed on the Transit website to track the real-time location of all shuttles.
In order to get to downtown Baltimore, you can hop on the MTA #35 public bus which stops directly at UMBC. MTA public buses #77 and #99 also service the UMBC campus directly. A one-way ticket costs $1.60 and a day pass costs $3.50. Frequent MTA riders can opt to purchase a discounted student pass called the “All Access College Transit Pass” at the office of Off-Campus Student Services for $39. This pass provides unlimited access for one month on local buses, metro subway, and light rail in Maryland—Marc train and Commuter buses are not included with this pass. To purchase regular or students passes for Marc train or Commuter buses, visit the MTA website at http://mta.maryland.gov/.
If Transit Services or MTA can’t get you to your desired destination conveniently, Casual Carpooling is another option. A UMBC student carpooling community is growing online at http://my.umbc.edu/groups/casualcarpooling. Join, connect, and create a carpool using the suggestions and carpooling etiquette tips provided. A carpool social will be hosted by Off-Campus Student Services on September 11, 2013 from 12-1pm in the UC Ballroom Lounge to alleviate some of the awkwardness of carpooling with strangers for the first time. Free lunch is provided.
Students are encouraged to use a Zipcar as their carpooling vehicle. Zipcar is a car-rental service available at UMBC for students, faculty, and staff. The traditional age requirement has been waived, so Zipcar membership is open to anyone 18 years old or older. UMBC campus community members can join for $25 and immediately receive $35 in driving credit as an incentive. Driving credit must be prepaid, and it includes gas and insurance costs. Two Zipcars are parked near UMBC’s Counseling Services on Center Road. More information about Zipcar can be found at http://www.zipcar.com/umbc.
]]>UMBC Transit will be providing shuttle services to transport passengers from BWI Airport and BWI Amtrak/MARC Train Station on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm . Please bring your red UMBC ID card with you.
To schedule a pick up, please send an email from your umbc account to transit@umbc.edu with"BWI pick up on Aug. 24, 2013" as the subject line. In the body of the email tell us your name as it is on your UMBC ID, the airline or BWI Amtrak, and the pick up time.
You can also reach us at 410.455.2454
Safe travels!
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