Campus police stationed a crossing guard in front of the 10th Street garage at San Fernando Street for the first two weeks of school, Laws said. Because student services were relocated to the first floor of the 10th Street garage, students often frequent this crossing. The crossing guard was stationed at the intersection for only two weeks because the University Police Department does not have enough funding to have one there full time, Laws said. Laws said that he felt the crossing guard would help steady the flow of traffic the first couple of weeks but that students ultimately take responsibility for themselves when crossing the street. You have to still be aware of what the vehicles are doing and at what speeds they're traveling.
Some people are more aware than others.
Though several students have given opinions about the pedestrians' safety, drivers have just as strenuous a task, to stay attentive on the road. Sophomore Giovani Guibone, a graphic design major, said it is difficult for the drivers, including him, because there are times when students are crossing nonstop. Laws said there is a possibility for a traffic light to be installed at Ninth and San Fernando streets near the 10th Street garage. He added that the university, local businesses and city are in the process of discussing it. But I am told that possibly within the next two years there can be a traffic signal there.