Welcome
A Message from the Chairman of the Traffic Safety Team
Welcome to the Ferris State University Traffic Safety Team informational page, which is hosted courtesy of the Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan (TIA).
Traffic safety is a matter of great concern at a university, and in the community surrounding the campus. There are circumstances that need to be taken into consideration because they make this travel environment a bit unique. It’s been our experience that bringing together stakeholders and experts in safe travel continues to be at the base of our success at Ferris State and in Big Rapids. The roots of our Ferris State University Traffic Safety Team (FSUTST) go back to 2003, prompted by an interested and engaging Student Government Ferris State University (SGFSU) president. We join with our local, county, state, and national level partners to learn and share technical matters and best practices of traffic safety. We always return to the focus areas of engineering, education, and enforcement, known as the Three Es of traffic safety, as we improve.
Mobilization Information
Spring 2012
PRE-MOBILIZATION
- Hall directors, desk service managers, and resident advisors will be informed of the upcoming mobilization, and have an opportunity to ask questions at one of their weekly staff meetings.
- Presidents of the FSU registered student organizations, and members of the student government and residence hall association will be informed of the upcoming mobilization.
- A news release will be issued by the FSU News and Media Relations department to announce the mobilization to the Big Rapids Pioneer, area radio stations, and the Ferris State University Torch, FYI newsletter, campus-wide staff notices, and MyFSU student notices.
MOBILIZATION
- Radio public service announcements will be released to 100.9 WBRN, 102.3 WYBR, 104.5 WSNX, and Bulldog Radio.
- Posters will be posted around the campus (academic and support buildings, residence halls, dining centers, etc.), and provided to local businesses.
- Short presentations will be offered to interested residence halls for their students.
- Law enforcement officers will issue warnings/civil infractions to pedestrians and drivers depending on compliance.
Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
The Ferris State University Traffic Safety Team has been formed to ensure our community is a safe travel environment, and to carry out the strategies and programs that will maintain this environment.
Vision Statement
The community of Ferris State University provides a balanced transportation system in which a variety of transportation choices, including walking, biking, and public transit, are available for trips to school, work, shopping centers, and recreational areas, and which all students, faculty/staff, and area residents can travel safely in our areas.
Representatives
PAM BLAZO
Michigan Department of Transportation
CHIEF MARTIN J. BLEDSOE
Ferris State University Department of Public
Safety
CAPTAIN JAMES M. COOK
Ferris State University Department of Public
Safety
MICHAEL HUGHES
Ferris State University Physical Plant
MAXINE MCCLELLAND
Big Rapids Township
F/LT. ANDREA NERBONNE
Michigan State Police
SHERIFF TODD M. PURCELL
Mecosta County Sheriff's Office
JIM SANTILLI
Traffic Improvement Association of Michigan
ROGER SCHNEIDT
Big Rapids Department of Public Works
MORGAN TOMS
Ferris State University Student Government
CHIEF FRANK E. WEST
Big Rapids Department of Public Safety
News
FSU Task Force Addresses Pedestrian Safety
BIG RAPIDS, Michigan, March 2, 2010 - Ferris State University's Pedestrian Safety Task Force has taken some initial steps to make the crosswalks on State Street more visible to drivers but continues to explore a number of other solutions to improve pedestrian safety through education efforts, behavior change, and physical improvements in and around campus.
Read MoreLaws and Ordinances
This ordinance is enacted by the Ferris
State University Board of Trustees pursuant
to and in accordance with the authority and
responsibility of said Board as provided in
the Constitution of the State of Michigan,
Act 114 of the Michigan Public Acts of 1949,
as amended, Act 291 of the Public Acts of
the State of Michigan of 1967, as amended,
Act 48 of the Public Acts of the State of
Michigan of 1963 (2d Extra Session), as
amended, Act 515 of the Michigan Public Acts
of 1978 and Act 120 of the Michigan Public
Acts of 1990.
Question: Why must
pedestrian traffic signals be obeyed?
Answer: For the sake of
safety to walkers and drivers, and it's the
law.
Question: Does a pedestrian
always have the right of way?
Answer: Pedestrians DO NOT
automatically have the right-of-way, whether
in a crosswalk or not.
Question: When should
drivers yield to pedestrians?
Answer: Drivers must yield
to pedestrians already legally in a
crosswalk; pedestrians cannot enter a
crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching
legally and so close as to cause the driver
to slow or maneuver to avoid a crash.
Help Save Lives
President Eisler appointed a campus-wide
Pedestrian Safety Task Force in November
2009 as a result of this topic being
identified in the University Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Planning and Resource Council
(SPARC) also acknowledged the need for such
a task force and encouraged the appointment
of such a group as part of their Fall 2009
meetings.
Pedestrian safety is a topic of paramount
importance for Ferris State University.
The safety of our students, employees and
guests is a matter of the highest priority
and continuing concern for our community.
Recognizing this, the establishment of a
Pedestrian Safety Task Force (PSTF) was
recommended by the Strategic Planning and
Resource Council at their meeting on Friday,
October 16, 2009.
A very conscious and deliberate effort was
made to get a broad cross-section of
faculty, staff and students across campus in
addition to someone from the Big Rapids
Department of Public Safety and the Michigan
Department of Transportation (MDOT) to be
part of the Pedestrian Safety Task Force.
Input was sought from a number of
individuals to receive nominations of
individuals who would have interest in this
topic including interest in actively
participating in the task force.
Contact FSUTST
We hope you enjoyed your visit at the official webpage of the Ferris State University Traffic Safety Team. We look forward to receiving your questions, suggestions, compliments, or other feedback. The Ferris State University Department of Public Safety will handle in the most efficient and timely manner possible.
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Contact Info
1827 N. Squirrel Road
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
1-248-334-4971 Office
1-248-475-3434 Fax
www.tiami.us