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SafeWalk began as a project of the University Undergraduate Student Government, in response to campus and community safety concerns. Our program aims to provide University affiliates with safe travel alternatives during nighttime hours.

SafeWalk History Timeline

Fall 2009 – Spring 2015

The initial planning for SafeWalk occurred through fall 2009 with our first operational semester being spring 2010. From this point to spring 2015 SafeWalk operated under the Executive Branch of the Undergraduate Student Government.

SafeWalk Fall 2009 Logo

Fall 2015 – Fall 2021

After spring 2015, to better support the program’s growth SafeWalk transitioned from the Undergraduate Student Government to operate under the University Department of Student Affairs. During this time, the program began digitally tracking program data and implemented our current online reservation system!
SafeWalk Fall 2015 Logo

Spring 2022 – Present

SafeWalk currently operates under UNC Police, though we continue to regularly collaborate with Student Affairs, Carolina Housing and the Undergraduate Student Government. Our program continues to grow as we evaluate the needs of the campus community and serve all University affiliates both ON and OFF campus!
SafeWalk Present Logo

The SafeWalk Board of Directors is comprised of three students employed with SafeWalk that handle the day-to-day administrative tasks along with the long-term planning for the program.

Lindsey Vaughan

Lindsey Vaughan, Program Manager

Lindsey is a sophomore from Wilson, NC, double majoring in Vocal Performance and Asian Studies with a concentration in Korean Language. She joined SafeWalk in the spring semester of her first year.

Lindsey enjoys reading, particularly fiction novels, watching baseball, and singing, occasionally.

Lindsey is responsible for overseeing the Board of Directors and providing direction in planning for the program’s future.

Thomas Elley

Thomas Elley, Director of Operations

Thomas is in his second year of undergraduate studies, double majoring in Mathematics and Peace, War, & Defense, with a concentration in International Security and Intelligence.

Thomas joined SafeWalk in 2022 as a way to be productive during sleepless nights. He’s an avid hiker, hoping to one day walk all 1,175 miles of the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

In his role as Director of Operations, Thomas is responsible for compiling program usage data and assessing program performance.

Logan Sims, Director of Marketing

As Director of Marketing, Logan acts as the liaison between the Board of Directors and the student body, directly managing SafeWalk’s social media accounts and brand more generally.

Service Range Boundaries

  • North-West: Sykes Street
  • West: Merritt Mill Road
  • South-West: Mason Farm Road
  • South: Fordham Boulevard
  • South-East: Laurel Hill Road
  • East: Battle Lane
  • North-East: Hillsborough Street
  • North: North Columbia Street