Public Safety Week is a key component of WaCaDa. Leading up to this week, Auburn citizens were introduced to a media campaign composed of posters, Public Service Announcements, and TV spots highlighting different safety issues. The City of Auburn and Auburn University partnered to bring Auburn WaCaDa!, a public safety campaign aimed at different forms of transportation: motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Throughout the week of April 2-6, members of the Auburn Public Safety - Police Division were patrolling City streets and the Auburn University campus to bring awareness to traffic issues, while student volunteers passed out informational brochures attached to candy.

Public Safety Week Schedule

• Monday, April 2nd: Efforts were focused on Jaywalking and Jayriding, addressing pedestrians and cyclists who do not properly cross at crosswalks.
• Tuesday, April 3rd: Our focus was on Red Light Running, Keeping the Intersection Clear, and Crossing the Railroad Properly. The targets were motorists and cyclists.
• Wednesday, April 4th: The focus of the day was on Proper Driving Techniques, addressing driving as it relates to cyclists and pedestrians.
• Thursday, April 5th: Proper Cycling and Walking Techniques were the order of the day. Bicycle issues such as regulatory signs, lane changing maneuvers, and hand signals were addressed. Pedestrian issues such as using the crosswalk and waiting for the signal indications were also covered in the downtown area.
• Friday, April 6th: Efforts were again focused on Keeping the Intersection Clear and Crossing the Railroad Properly. The enforcement of the day was to address cars sitting in the middle of the intersection backing up traffic or sitting on railroad tracks without an escape route.