Article: PURDUE UNIVERSITY WEST LAFAYETTE POLICE SET OUT TO EDUCATE CAMPUS, COMMUNITY ON CROSSWALKS, ENFORCEMENT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 12 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:

Purdue and West Lafayette police will conduct an enforcement campaign the week of Aug. 24-31 to educate the public about new crosswalks aimed at helping ensure pedestrian safety on busy streets around campus.

The new crosswalks are the result of a joint effort between the city of West Lafayette and Purdue. Crosswalks, along with new signs, have been installed at selected intersections and mid-block locations.

While police can warn or cite pedestrians for jaywalking, an emphasis of the campaign will be on increasing motorists' awareness of the crossing points, said West Lafayette Police Chief Jason ...

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