Public Bicycle Education Sessions at UMaine April 22

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.

April 22, 2011 Student Life

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine in conjunction with the UMaine Sustainability Office is holding several free and public bicycle education training sessions (PDF) Friday, April 22 – Earth Day – in the Bangor Room of the Memorial Union. Sessions include “Bicycle Education and Pedestrian Safety Education Basic Training” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., “Get Back on a Bike Presentation/Bicycle Question and Answer” from12:30-1:30 p.m. and “Basic Bike Tech,” from 2-3:30 p.m.
One goal of these talks is to get people excited about getting back on their bikes for the season, whether it’s been months or years since they’ve ridden,” says Lori Lommler, Sustainability coordinator. “We will be giving away prizes, like bike bells, bike lights, detachable fenders, tire patch kits, etc., to help people ride safely and comfortably.”

Prizes to be given away are from Rose Bike Shop in Orono.

Lommler says students or visitors coming from off campus to any of the events are encouraged to park in either of the public parking lots in downtown Orono and catch the free Black Bear Orono Express Shuttle to campus. The shuttle stops on Mill Street in front of The Store & Ampersand and is free for everyone, with or without university affiliation. Its schedule can be viewed at http://umaine.edu/shuttle/about/. Those wishing to park on campus should stop at Public Safety on Rangeley Road to obtain a visitor’s parking permit if they don’t already have one.

In addition, on Sunday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m., starting at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center is the first annual green ride for individuals and families in the UMaine and surrounding communities. Details are available on the Sustainability website (PDF).

Contact: Lori Lommler, (207) 581-1571