Safety at Crosswalks

The safety and well-being of our community is top priority. We want to remind our campus community that pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. Drivers should slow down and be alert to pedestrians. Pedestrians own the crosswalk until they have safely crossed the street. We also want to remind those who use the crosswalks to check their surroundings before stepping into the street. Never assume a driver can see you. In today’s environment, where distractions are more prevalent than ever, we all need a reminder to pay closer attention to our surroundings. To help in this effort, we have launched the Watch for Wildcats crosswalk safety campaign in partnership with ACU’s Student Government Association. In addition to other student focused communication, you will see signs posted at higher-traffic crosswalks encouraging safe crossing. The university continues to work with the City of Abilene on other possible safety measures. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.