Passaic County Community College
Road Safety Starts Here
How many students heard the message of your project?
250
Describe your project objective and its implementation.
Our objective for the CRASH Project was to expand our Road Hallway, just like we did last year, but on a larger scale. Last year, we transformed only one section of the hallway. This year, we expanded it to cover an entire floor of one of our buildings.
We created “parking spots,” added street signs, and designed a well-structured roundabout in the middle, complete with directional arrows, taped stop signs, and yield signs. Since students at our community college are constantly on the move, we wanted to grab their attention and emphasize a critical message: Driving recklessly is not okay—everyone should drive safely.
During one of our tabling events, several students shared personal stories about being involved in or injured in car accidents. Their experiences serve as a powerful reminder of why this initiative is so important. The Student Government of PCCC is committed to ensuring that every student, staff member, and visitor understands that road safety is not just a guideline—it’s a necessity.
School/Community Engagement:
We built connections for this project by working closely with a Councilwoman from our community. We shared with her why Student Government is passionate about leading this initiative. Our campus is surrounded by busy streets where car accidents happen daily—sometimes right outside our classrooms. Ensuring student safety is our top priority, so we discussed with her potential solutions, including fixing street signs and possibly adding more to improve awareness.
Another key way we spread awareness was through our campus events. We encouraged students to take part by offering incentives for completing surveys or signing the safety pledge. Through one-on-one conversations, we found that students were highly supportive of our project. Their enthusiasm even led to a mini collaboration with another school organization, whose ambassadors helped spread the word even further.
In addition, our social media presence played a huge role in promoting the project. With engaging skits and informative posts, we were able to capture attention both online and on campus. One of the biggest highlights was having our very own college president, Dr. Rose, sign the pledge—solidifying the impact of our initiative.
Creativity:
What makes your project unique and engaging? (Examples: create artwork, music, plays, unique campaign slogan/logos, etc.) During our creative process, we envisioned expanding the road we created last year by adding new features such as roundabouts, stopways, traffic lights, and designated parking spaces in our lounge area. Our goal was to make the project even more immersive and impactful.
We also decided to keep the same slogan from last year. Since students were already familiar with it, maintaining the slogan as a yearly tradition helped reinforce our message and strengthen its recognition on campus. It was a great way to build continuity and keep the conversation about road safety alive.
Use of Resources:
E survey we conducted was a valuable resource in determining whether we needed to create an entirely new project or build upon last year’s efforts. It provided key insights that helped shape our approach.
Through our discussions with the Councilwoman about installing new street signs, we also identified the best ways to execute our initiative effectively. This collaboration allowed us to take meaningful steps toward improving road safety for our students and the community.
Evaluation and Impact:
We took the survey from the website and customized it into our own Microsoft Form. From the responses, we discovered that most students commute by car or public transportation. One of the biggest transportation safety concerns identified was aggressive driving and speeding.
With this information, we focused our efforts on addressing the dangers of reckless driving. That’s why we created our skits—to visually demonstrate to students why speeding is dangerous and why safe driving habits are so important.
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