Carpool Information

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

A free permit, space in a parking lot of your choice, a cleaner environment and saving money – what more could a program offer?

The University of Maine’s Carpool Program has been established for the good of the planet as well as the financial benefit to its participants. All members of a Carpool are expected to be knowledgeable of the Carpool Rules and Regulations. As stated in the general rules of campus parking, our purpose is to ensure the orderly flow of traffic, maximize the utilization of parking facilities, and maintain access to buildings for emergency vehicles. Based on that goal, it is necessary to establish and enforce rules governing vehicle operations and parking on campus. Please remember that these rules apply to everyone utilizing roadways and parking lots at the University of Maine and all must be observed. Please read University of Maine Motor Vehicle Rule and Regulations.

Establishing a Carpool

Carpools consist of two or more employees traveling in the same vehicle, one of which is deemed the Coordinator. All carpool members must apply for Car Pooling permit and register at GoMaine.org. Data collected will not be used for any other purpose.

By following the steps provided, GoMaine.org will help with quick and easy ride-matches of individuals who have similar schedules that work and live near each other. The group chooses a Coordinator who brings the completed application to 523 DTAV, Community Center; picks up the free permit, and chooses the lot where the carpool group will park each day.

All carpool member are expected to be knowledgeable of the Carpool Rules and Regulations.

No-charge Temporary Permits

Although one permit will be provided for the group, no additional permits will be needed. On days that carpool members must drive their own vehicle individually, temporary permits will be available at the UMaine Police Department, Rangeley Rd or Parking and Transportation Services in 523 DTAV.
Each carpool member is eligible for up to 10 no-charge temporary permits per semester, allowing them to park in any Blue or Black lot (as is the current practice.)

On days the carpool permit holder is commuting alone, rather than having a temporary permit, the carpool permit will be valid in any staff lot.

Traveling Alone

In the event a participant is traveling singly, the Carpool permit and parking space are not valid. Participants may park in a staff (blue) or commuter (black) lot with the Carpool permit or a temporary parking permit (limit 10 per semester). Temporary permits may be obtained at the UMaine Police Department on Rangeley Rd or Parking and Transportation Services at 523 DTAV. Alteration to, or unauthorized use of, the Carpool Permit will result in immediate loss of privileges and is a violation that will be referred to UMaine Police Department.

Emergency Rides Home Guaranteed provided by goMaine.org

In case of an emergency, a ride will be provided to any Carpool participant free-of-charge. A Carpooler must be registered with goMaine.org and log carpool trips to claim this benefit. See their website for more information: https://gomaine.org/emergency-ride-home-benefit/

Appeals Process

An appeals process is available and may be filed when appellant feels any citation was issued contrary to UMaine rules, an error on the face of the citation, or extenuate circumstances. Questions may be directed to the Parking and Transportation Services Office, 207.581.4047, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Questions?

Parking and Transportation Services Office should be contacted to answer any questions prior to parking in a questionable place or manner. Any vehicle(s) parked on University of Maine property is subject to being cited and possibly impounded, towed, and stored or immobilized at the owner’s expense when found in violation.

A Winter Parking Ban is between November 1 and May 1. Carpool spaces, faculty/staff, commuter, and visitor lots are closed to parking between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. The Bridge Tennis Court (commuter section) and College Ave South lots are available for temporary parking during these hours.

Parking and Transportation Services will be happy to answer any questions. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Telephone 207.581.4047.