Some campus bus service reduced; parking enforcement relaxed
To help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus, campus transportation services in Ann Arbor have been reduced to a level that is equivalent to what is normally run on days when classes are not in session, according to Logistics, Transportation & Parking. Parking enforcement in campus lots and structures also will be adjusted on a temporary basis. The Diag-to-Diag Express and the Northwood Express will not operate. The Bursley-Baits bus will operate at a 10-minute frequency, and the Oxford Shuttle will operate from 7:15 a.m. to 1:45 a.m. There have been no changes to Saturday and Sunday service. In addition, Michigan Medicine contracted shuttles are continuing to operate. Regular enforcement of permit parking on North, Central and South campuses, regular enforcement will be suspended. All structures and surface lots on the Medical Center Campus (P1-P5 structures and all parking areas that are designated with an “M” prefix) will remain enforced. Individual parking spaces (such as Gold, Service or Business Vehicle) or areas signed for 24/7 enforcement will still remain enforced on all campuses. For more information, visit ltp.umich.edu.
South University to close for utility improvements
South University Avenue will be closed between South State Street and Tappan Street beginning March 23 for utility improvements, according to the city of Ann Arbor. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured using South State Street, Hill Street and Church Street. The contractor will maintain local traffic in the westbound direction between East University Avenue and Tappan Street. The work is expected to continue through early May. For more information about local road closures, visit the city of Ann Arbor website.
Culture of Respect aims to end sexual misconduct at UM-Flint
UM-Flint is working to end sexual violence on campus as part of a nationwide group of colleges and universities. In 2019, it was accepted into the third cohort of the Culture of Respect Collective. Culture of Respect is a national initiative that offers evidence-based best practices and uses existing programs and resources on campus to end sexual violence. About 30 institutions are part of the cohort. The program aids UM-Flint in creating a multipronged approach to create deep change across the university. It includes six pillars: survivor support, multitiered education, clear policies, ongoing self-assessment, schoolwide mobilization and public disclosure. UM-Flint is focusing initially on clear policies and multitiered education, which aligns with the upcoming implementation of the U-M Sexual Misconduct Umbrella Policy.
— Compiled by Ann Zaniewski, The University Record
