There are many missing, ineffectual, and vandalized street signs in the SCN. 2. Tamper-proof designs for new signage could prevent thievery and vandalization, and the use of tackwelding and increased fines for stealing could be a part of this. 3. Sustainable materials could be used for new signage to raise awareness and combat heedless wastefulness. […]
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There are many missing, ineffectual, and vandalized street signs in the SCN. 2. Tamper-proof designs for new signage could prevent thievery and vandalization, and the use of tackwelding and increased fines for stealing could be a part of this. 3. Sustainable materials could be used for new signage to raise awareness and combat heedless wastefulness. […]
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Suggested alternatives to the problems involved with the south side of Chico. Problem Definition 4th and Orange Street runs 2 blocks south of Chico State University campus and is a popular route for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This location is also next to the city of Chico train station attracting more bus, vehicle, pedestrian, and […]
Read More… from South Campus Neighborhood Project Advanced Design
Most of the roads in the neighborhood excluding 8th Street and 9th Street allow two-way traffic flow. With the exemption of a few stop signs, there are yield only signs for traffic traveling northbound or southbound throughout the neighborhood. Additionally, from observation of the neighborhood, many roads show asphalt damage such as alligator cracking, block […]
Many street signs are missing, ineffectual, or vandalized. Creates feelings of danger, safety concerns for vehicles and pedestrians, and concerns over property depreciation for property and business owners. Tamper-proof designs such as tack-welding could prevent thievery, and increased fines for sign stealing and increased rewards for finding stolen signage could further discourage it. It would […]
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Many street signs are missing, ineffectual, or vandalized. Creates feelings of danger, safety concerns for vehicles and pedestrians, and concerns over property depreciation for property and business owners. Tamper-proof designs such as tack-welding could prevent thievery, and increased fines for sign stealing and increased rewards for finding stolen signage could further discourage it. It would […]
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It’s important for students to feel and be safe in their own neighborhoods. Streetlights increase people’s ability to accurately report crimes. Without proper lighting, more crime and harm is expected. Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner. Resilient Cities Initiative Contact Info University Faculty Contact Joni Meyer Health & Community Services […]
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Street Lighting
& Accessibility
Implement a roundabout and several new and improved light fixtures to improve safety and also aesthetics while keeping cost in mind. Problem Definition: Unsafe pedestrian and cycling conditions due to lack of luminance as well as lack of proper street infrastructure. Unsafe yield signs at intersections with blind spots, no reserved safe space for cyclists […]
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Complete Streets
demonstrate how to improve bike safety by completing the bicycle lane network between Third and Second Streets. demonstrate the benefits & use of bike boxes in increasing visibility and safety for bicyclists. create pubic interest in improving bicycle and pedestrian safety near Chico State and the South Campus Neighborhood educate the public about the benefits […]
Read More… from South Campus Neighborhood Project Bicycle Infrastructure
Assessing the needs of the students within the South-Campus neighborhood in regards to their safety and well being The South-Campus neighborhood has experienced high crime, accidents, and drug/alcohol related incidents due to the poor layout and inadequate lighting provided for students. Goals include: creating less vehicle accidents within intersections, decreasing the rate of assaults and […]
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