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  • Safe Streets for Buckeyes Steering Committee Launches Safety Planning Effort

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | June 16, 2026
    A steering committee of 50 campus and community representatives gathered for the first meeting of the Safe Streets for Buckeyes planning study, a yearlong effort aimed at improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable roadway users on and around campus. The project is a joint effort being led by Planning, Architecture and Real Estate (PARE) and Facilities Operations and...
    A woman standing on a small stage in front of a room of people with a projector screen behind her as she speaks into a microphone.

  • Listen to our newest podcast to learn how campus police make streets safer

    varcho.3@osu.edu | May 22, 2026
    From summer events to on and off-campus patrols, The Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) works year-round to keep the Buckeye community safe. In this month's City of Ohio State podcast , Lieutenant Bruce Allen highlights career opportunities, new safety initiatives and practical tips to help students stay informed, prevent crime and navigate campus with confidence.
    City of Ohio State Podcast logo with Lt Bruce Allen

  • Bike to Campus

    rahe.21@osu.edu | September 23, 2025
    Buckeyes pedaled their way to a greener lifestyle at the Buckeye Bike Hub during the Bike to Campus event. Attendees enjoyed discounted tune-ups, free labor for initial repairs, free bike locks and refreshments. The event was hosted in collaboration with Facilities Operations and Development, Office of Student Life Recreational Sports, and Transportation and Traffic Management.
    New bike hub

  • Ohio State Awarded $300K for Multimodal Safety Plan

    bartholomew.185@osu.edu | October 28, 2024
    The Ohio State University’s Columbus campus has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program for its project, “Protecting Vulnerable Roadway Users: A Multimodal Safety Plan.” “We’re excited to re-envision a transportation network that prioritizes safety and accessibility for everyone, whether they’re walking, biking, or using other modes of...
    Safe Streets for All grant

  • In the News: Framework 3.0 Connectivity: The Future of Safety for Bicyclists on Campus

    Nicole Holman | October 10, 2023
    In October, The Lantern highlighted how connectivity, one of four Framework 3.0 planning principles, could help shape improved mobility and increased infrastructure for cyclists on Ohio State's Columbus campus. "Part of the connectivity principle recommendation is to adopt " Complete Street" concepts in future campus roadway designs that provide defined lanes and safe access for all people who...
    Brutus Buckeye riding on a bike

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