The City of Auburn’s Public Safety Department will begin the 2008 Citizen Public Safety Academy on Thursday, March 6. The academy, open to Auburn residents ages 18 and older, will run for 10 consecutive weeks on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Graduation will be held on Thursday, May 8.

During the training period, participants will learn about the different areas of public safety, including Police, Fire, Communications, and Codes Enforcement services. Citizens interested in participating in the academy are encouraged to apply early due to limited seating. The program is free for participants.

For more information on the Citizen Public Safety Academy, including application procedures, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 501-3110.

Applications are available on the City’s website here

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Quotes from the Opelika-Auburn News Article
(Published January 19, 2008):

“It will give our citizens a chance to get an up-close and personal view of the way the department goes about their business of protecting the community,” Auburn police Capt. Tom Stofer said.

“Attendees should commit to attending most or all of the classes to get the program’s full benefit”, Stofer said.

Participants will get the chance to shoot a variety of weapons at the police firing range, learn how to put out a fire and become CPR certified.

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The City of Auburn has been notified by CSX Railroad that company officials have scheduled the replacement of crossties and portions of rail at several Auburn railroad crossings beginning Monday, January 21. Work will begin at the Saugahatchee Road crossing on Monday, January 21 and continue westward until all tracks and crossings have been repaired. During construction, each crossing is expected to remain closed for 24 hours. Traffic will not be permitted to cross the tracks while repairs are being made.

CSX is expected to provide the City with frequent updates regarding the closings. A list of updated closings will be posted as the top story on the City’s website at www.auburnalabama.org. Citizens are encouraged to check the website frequently for updates.

Source: City of Auburn Website

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North Donahue Drivewill be closed to thru traffic at the railroad crossing at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive (Highway 14) on Tuesday, June 26 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. while CSX Railroad crews replace defective rails. Barricades will be in place to alert motorists of the closure. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes and avoid the construction area. For more information, please contact Robert Smith at 501-3000.

Source: AuburnAlabama.org

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Samford Avenue (AU Campus)
The City of Auburn has been notified by Auburn University that a portion of Samford Avenue on Auburn University’s campus will be closed to thru traffic, including pedestrians, for roadway construction from Mell Street to Duncan Drive beginning Wednesday, May 23 and continuing through Friday, July 13. Detour signs will be posted. Citizens are encouraged to avoid the area unless it is absolutely necessary. [Press Release]

South Donahue Drive
South Donahue Drive will be closed to thru traffic at Longleaf Drive on Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22 while construction crews install a new storm water utility underneath Donahue Drive. The road is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Tuesday. Construction on the Donahue Drive Project is expected to continue through Friday, June 8 from 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. each day and may warrant brief road closures during that time. Barricades will be in place to alert motorists of any closure. Motorists may use Longleaf Drive to get around the construction area. Residents beyond the barricade should use a detour through Ferndale Drive, off of East University Drive. Every attempt will be made to notify the public at least 24 hours in advance of any road closure. [Press Release]

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The City of Auburn and Auburn University have partnered to bring Auburn residents, WaCaDa!, a public safety awareness campaign aimed at bicycle, pedestrian, and motor vehicle safety, the week of April 2-6. WaCaDa! is designed to promote public safety and awareness and a mutual respect of the road and safety rules. Throughout the week of April 2-6, members of the Auburn Public Safety-Police Division will be patrolling City streets and the Auburn University campus and focusing on the
following major safety offenses:

•Railway Crossing Violations
•Red Light Running
•Jaywalking and Jayriding
•Proper Driving Techniques
•Proper Cycling Techniques
•Keeping the Intersection
•Clear Speeding

The City of Auburn and Auburn University hope to create a safer traffic system that includes bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. By working together, we can ensure a better, safer Auburn for everyone. Look for WaCaDa! educational materials,
giveaways, and fun fact flyers throughout the week of April 2-6.

For more information, visit www.wacada.net.

Reference: Auburn April Open Line Newsletter

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