THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009
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CAMPUS
Construction to continue this fall
HANNAH DECLERK
hdeclerk@kansan.com
Construction around campus will continue into the fall semester.
The construction, part of individual project developments around the University, includes renovations to campus buildings and the expansion of parking lots, along with the construction of new developments around campus.
Mark Reiske, associate director of design and construction management, said the company was working to have the majority of the construction completed before the fall semester, but said some of the larger construction projects would not be.
Reiske said the University's construction projects that would continue into the fall semester were located behind Bailey and Strong
Hall, and along 11th, 12th and Indiana Streets.
The remodeling of Anschutz Library and Allen Fieldhouse are also part of the campus construction.
The remodel-
"Most of the construction is pretty much on schedule," Reiske said. "The only way we would have delays is if it rains for weeks straight."
The construction behind Bailey and Strong Hall is part of a longterm plan to fix all the University's tunnel systems.
and electricity to campus buildings, and are efficient in that they are completely underground, Reiske said. Because the construction is located behind the main campus, Reiske said, it should not bother students.
ing of Anschutz Library includes masonry work, new windows, walls and roof repair.
Danny Kaiser, assistant director of parking and transit, said the expansion of parking lods in the fall would occur only on lot 35 behind the Military Science building.
"It will not be visible to main campus," Reiske said. "And there will only be a small amount of tunnel work behind Bailey Hall."
The remodeling of Allen Fieldhouse includes a new practice gym, new entryways, remodeling of old hallways and a new parking garage.
Reiske said the remodeling of Anschutz Library was almost complete they only need to place interior sheet rock on the south wall of the main floor. Despite the construction, Anschutz remains open to students. Reiske also said the Fieldhouse would be up and ready in time for basketball season.
All other lot construction, including more parking spots for mopeds, will be finished in time for fall.
Kaiser also said that construction behind Bailey would close lot 3, but that it shouldn't be a problem for students because it is a gold lot for faculty only.
"Pay very close attention to different speed limits in work zones."
The tunnel systems carry steam
BILL CORY
Sergeant for the Lawrence
Police Department
"The only lots that will be blocked off in the fall semester will be on campus and include blue and gold lots," Kaiser said. "The only people who
will be affected by parking will be faculty, and students will have their regular parking lots."
Kaiser said construction on the Oread Inn, a new hotel development located near the Kansas Union, would also continue through the fall semester causing Indiana Streets between 11th and 12th to be blocked from traffic. But he said there would be a designated bus lane.
Sergeant Bill Cory of the Lawrence Police Department said students should not be too worried about the construction sites but should be aware of it.
"Pay very close attention to different speed limits in work zones," Cory said. "You do not want to hit a construction worker."
SAFETY
Cory also said that students should search for alternative routes if their street was closed.
Edited by Jason Baker
Segways used for safety, visibility
BY DYLAN SANDS
dsands@kansan.com
The KU Public Safety Office has been rolling steadily along on Segway scooters for nearly a year in an effort to improve its visibility and make students feel safer.
compiling data to see what cost benefit the Segways had created.
"They love them," he said. "They're something different; we're utilizing new technology and it's a great conversation starter."
Captain Schuyler Bailey said the scooters had been a hit among officers on campus.
"We are definitely using less gas, but we're paying more for it," Bailey said. "We need some more long-term data."
Bailey said the three Segways cost $6,000 each and were funded by the Campus Safety Advisory Board last year. He said the office was still
"They're something different; we're utilizing new technology and it's a great conversation starter."
May Davis, student body vice president, said the environment played a major role in the CSAB's decision to push for the Segways.
"With Segways, not only are they quicker but they're more sustainable," Davis said.
Matt Trofholz, Chicago senior, said he was confused when he first saw officers riding Segways on campus.
SCHULYER BAILEY Captain for KUPD
"I thought it was weird," he said. "I don't know how they think they'll be able to catch criminals on those things."
Bailey said that the Segways required training from the manufacturer before they could be ridden, but that certain officers "excelled"
at riding the scooters and had begun training other officers.
"I don't know how they think they'll be able to catch criminals on those things."
Assistant Chief Chris Keary said the Segways took some getting used to.
"They are not something you can just jump on and ride," Keary said. "You have to get used to shifting your
weight on your toes and heels t make the Segway go and stop"
Segways on patrol, both Bailey and Keary said the greatest benefit of the scooters was the flexibility in interacting with people on campus.
MATT TROFHOLZ Chicago senior
Although reducing the office's emissions was a motive for using the
"Officers on Segways are easy to spot and are waved down by people on campus who want to talk about the Segway or who need some other assistance," Keary said.
He added that some
people who flagged down the Seg-
ways had ulterior motives.
"The officers have received many positive comments about the Segways and many requests to ride them — sorry, that is not allowed," Keary said.
Keary admitted that the hilly campus proved challenging at times while riding the Segways.
"I have never fallen from a Segway. We have had a few officers who have," he said. "Like when riding anything with wheels, you need to keep an eye out for bumps or other problems in the path ahead of you and avoid them or prepare to ride over them."
- Edited by Ross Stewart
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