JONESBORO – Arkansas State University is partnering with Arkansas Children’s Hospital, the A-State Student Government Association and University Police on a crosswalk safety awareness event on Wednesday, March 15. “We hope to bridge the existing education gaps on bicycling safely and driving in the presence of cyclists. Initiatives like this Watch for Red Wolves event help us raise awareness of these issues and keep the university community safe.”The intersection of Marion Berry Parkway and the multiple crosswalks in the campus core at Aggie Circle are the campaign’s focus. “At Arkansas State, our UPD and safety staffs work each fall during Safety Week to emphasize crosswalks, and we welcome the additional support from Arkansas Children’s to create a spring semester event to raise awareness,” Chief Communications Officer Bill Smith said. Crosswalk crashes have been in the news recently in the Jonesboro area, and the timing of the event helps elevate awareness for drivers who go through the A-State campus.

Source: ABC News March 11, 2023 00:46 UTC