Group photo of UC Davis staff and students outside of the Memorial Union after dark with a cut-out of the Campus Safety Lighting Walk mascot Bulby in front.
Community members and UC Davis staff gather on the quad before the 2025 Campus Safety Lighting Walk. Photo credit: Anjie Cook

It’s Time for the Annual UC Davis Campus Safety Lighting Walk

  • by Judith Norkin
UC Davis staff pointing to an area on a campus map.
Choosing zones to explore during the 2025 Campus Safety Lighting Walk. Photo credit: Anjie Cook

 

 

UC Davis Facilities Management and the UC Davis Police Department invite you to take part in the annual Campus Safety Lighting Walk on Wed., Jan. 21, from 5 - 8 p.m.

Now in its 16th year, the Campus Safety Lighting Walk is an Aggie tradition. During this guided walk, students, faculty, staff, and community members walk in groups to identify potential campus safety issues like dark sidewalks, overgrown trees, uneven pavements, and more.

The annual effort is an invaluable source of insights, and participant observations lead to significant improvements. In fact, feedback from last year’s event directly resulted in 115 repairs on campus! 

Community Impact in Action

Students walking past a fenced area that has a sign on it that says "improving campus lighting."
Upgraded lighting being installed along a major pedestrian corridor. Photo credit: Anjie Cook

 

The UC Davis Facilities Management exterior lighting team, a dedicated group of six who maintain more than 13,000 lights and five traffic signal intersections, use feedback from the Campus Safety Lighting Walk to guide improvements where they are needed most.

Observations from the walk are also shared with the Campus Security Improvement Project, a multi-year effort investing $20 million through 2029 to upgrade lighting, security technology, and overall campus safety.

“Everyone plays a part in making campus safe,” says UC Davis Police Chief Joe Farrow. “The Campus Safety Lighting Walk is one of my favorite events because it turns that idea into action. We walk, we talk, and we make the campus better together.”

It's also rewarding for participants to see how the campus is improved, with their help. “The Campus Safety Lighting Walk is a clear example of how community input leads to meaningful improvements,” said Clint Lord, associate vice chancellor of UC Davis Facilities Management. “We value this partnership, and everyone who gets involved helps strengthen our campus environment.”

UC Davis students and staff gathered in front of the Memorial Union for the UC Davis Campus Safety Lighting Walk.
Gathering at twilight to kick off the 2025 Campus Safety Lighting Walk. Photo credit: Anjie Cook

 

 

Everyone's Welcome!

Please take part in this year’s Campus Safety Lighting Walk on January 21st, from 5 - 8 p.m. Meet at the flagpole on the quad in front of the Memorial Union (MU). Dress warmly and wear walking shoes. Flashlights are provided. Cookies and swag will be available until supplies last. We look forward to seeing you!

Explore Safety Improvements on Campus

Check out this webpage to learn more about how UC Davis is improving campus security and visit our interactive map to learn more about recent safety upgrades. To learn more about last year's event, see this article about the 2025 Campus Safety Lighting Walk. 

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