Residents, city look for traffic safety solutions in University District
The University Area Commission is working to make the University District Safer.
Tag: safety
Students, anti-abortion protesters attend USG reproductive rights event
The start of a discussion of reproductive rights was interrupted by two things: a late pizza delivery from Woody’s Tavern and about a dozen members of Ohio State’s Students for Life chapter standing outside the entrance.
USG launches steering wheel lock program to address rise in car thefts
Students with Kias and Hyundais may find relief in knowing they can prevent their car from getting stolen thanks to the Undergraduate Student Government’s steering wheel lock pilot project.
Wexner Medical Center gets over $1.4 million to develop technology to curb work-related stress
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation awarded the Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State over $1.4 million Wednesday to develop new technology to reduce work-related stress and burnout.
President Johnson speaks on fall semester, addresses off-campus safety, carbon neutrality, NIL
With continuous concerns surrounding safety on and around Ohio State’s campus, many may wonder what the university continues to do to ensure the sa…
Ohio State traffic engineer invited to join expert panel for safer crosswalk distance guidelines
No need to fear, Ohio State’s traffic engineer is here to help faculty, staff and students feel safe as they cross the street through his involvement in a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine project studying crosswalk placement.
University District tackling residents’ concerns of safety, walkability with new BeWell initiative
Safety and housing concerns of those in the Univeristy District are being addressed, as the University District Organization looks to improve residents’ quality of life.
String of residential burglaries can remind students how to protect themselves off-campus
A string of residential burglaries in the University District sparked reminders from University Police to students about how they can keep themselves and their property safe off campus.
Scooter Safety: Ohio State shares ways to stay safe while riding
Electric scooters, easily identifiable by their bright colors and high speeds, have become a fixture of campus life. However, Ohio State expressed …
Ohio State to continue current safety programs and patrols this fall
As Ohio State reports fewer campus crimes than past summers, the university will keep its current safety programs, surveillance and joint patrols with University Police and Columbus Division of Police officers for the fall semester.