Pedestrian safety reminder

January 30, 2024

The safety and wellbeing of the Wake Forest community is the University’s top priority. In response to a pedestrian accident over the weekend, this message is intended to provide important safety updates and information. 

Wake Forest Transportation and Parking Services offers a network of free shuttles to the University community. From 7 p.m. until midnight, the On-Call Demand Shuttle is available daily during the academic year. More information is available on the Ride the Wake website.

Those who know they will be returning to campus after midnight may consider using rideshare services to avoid crossing University Parkway on foot. Students who do not feel safe traveling back to campus should contact University Police at 336-758-5911 or through the Wake Safe mobile app.

Resources on bicycle and pedestrian safety can be found on the University Police website. Whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections, where drivers expect pedestrians. Additionally, consider traveling in groups or waiting for a peer when crossing roads. If you can, leave with the same group you arrived with for additional safety. Look for cars in all directions, including those turning left or right. 

Wake Safe

• The Wake Safe mobile app is free and makes it easy to engage with the Wake Forest University Police Department. With Wake Safe, you can use your cell phone as a personal security device that allows direct access to police, 911 emergency services, emergency location sharing, social escape, and a peer-to-peer Friend Walk tool. Wake Alert emergency and safety messages are also shared on Wake Safe. Be sure to activate notifications.

University Police

• The University Police Department can be reached at 336-758-5911. If using a campus phone, call 911. In non-emergencies, University Police can be reached at 336-758-5591 or when using a campus phone at 311.
• The University Police Department, located at 5911 Forest Bridge Way (Alumni Hall ), is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the building’s exterior door leading to the department’s offices is locked, a phone at the entrance can be used to gain entry.

Wellbeing Support

For more general support related to wellbeing, students can reach out to 336.758.CARE, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.