Poorly lit crossings could lead to trouble for pedestrians.
Nicholas Meinzer
Issue date: 1/12/09 Section: Campus
At the Facilities offices, when asked about the illumination situation on Bruin Blvd., Gordon Storrs, Coordinator VII, Master Plan Facilities Office, was unaware of the poor lighting conditions. "If we could just hear what the need is…we could maybe respond [to] it." Mr. Storrs did however confirm the plans for flashing lights for the west crosswalk. Interested in the situation, Director of Facilities, Bob Askerlund responded, "That's the first we've heard of it."
Consulting The National Center for Safe Routes Web site, a safety advocacy group concerned with school crossings, the organization stated, "In many cases, crosswalk enhancements including raised median islands, traffic and pedestrian signals, or street lighting may also be needed. More substantial improvements are typically needed on high-volume multilane roads." By this standard, although some street lighting is present at the eastern Bruin Boulevard crossing, more may be needed to make it safer for pedestrians.
Consulting The National Center for Safe Routes Web site, a safety advocacy group concerned with school crossings, the organization stated, "In many cases, crosswalk enhancements including raised median islands, traffic and pedestrian signals, or street lighting may also be needed. More substantial improvements are typically needed on high-volume multilane roads." By this standard, although some street lighting is present at the eastern Bruin Boulevard crossing, more may be needed to make it safer for pedestrians.
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