Safety & Maintenance

Safety Enhancements

UCI Transportation is responsible for infrastructure enhancements at signalized intersections and works with the community to ensure safe and efficient travel on campus roadways.

Recent enhancements include the installation of:

Audible pedestrian push buttons for the visually impaired.
Countdown timers at signalized crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety
LED traffic signal lights for reduced maintenance and environmental impact

Maintenance

Transportation and Distribution Services conducts monthly inspections of traffic signals which, along with preventative maintenance, facilitates their safe and efficient operation and minimizes traffic delays. UCI Transportation partners with external contractors to perform the maintenance.

Each month, UCI Transportation inspects the operation of the:

Green, yellow and red vehicle lights
Pedestrian "WALK" and "DON'T WALK" symbols
Pedestrian push buttons
Bicycle push buttons
Vehicle detection sensors
Overall function and performance of the intersection
Regulatory traffic signs