Transit Text Alerts: What is Transit Alerts?

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:58:27 -0500

This is a friendly reminder to sign up for 'UMBC Transit Text Alert' if you haven't already signed up: Text “Transit” to 79516

What is Transit Alerts? Alerts provide a way for UMBC Transit to communicate with you - the rider in a way that is more reliable, more personal, and more secure than standard email.

Alerts are Important When you receive an alert about a detour, inclement weather etc; it usually means that there is something you need to do or know. In some cases, failure to take action on a transit alert may prevent or hinder your transit experience/commute.

Alerts are Personal You will not receive alerts that do not apply specifically to you. In contrast to email, you can be sure that an alert holds some relevance to you.

Who to Contact if you have a question about a Transit alert, while reading an alert, click the From to contact the sender. You can also contact UMBC Transit office at 410.455.2454 or transit@umbc.edu.

Emergency Alerts: UMBC has partnered with Campus Alert to create an emergency alert system using your text messaging or email.