A crash at UC Davis that killed a student is sparking renewed concerns about bike safety on campus.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, university leaders are holding a town hall where those concerns are expected to take center stage.<\/p>\n
The university confirmed 20-year-old student Lincoln Sabini died after being hit by a car near the West Village area on April 13. The driver remained at the scene, but UC Davis police have not released additional information.<\/p>\n
Thousands of UC Davis students rely on bikes to get to class, work and home, making safety on campus roads a constant concern.<\/p>\n
Now, two weeks after the crash, university leaders will host a town hall from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Student Community Center.<\/p>\n
While the meeting is focused on campus construction and future projects, it is also expected to address growing concerns about bike safety and what changes, if any, could come next.<\/p>\n
UC Davis is known for being bike-friendly, holding a “platinum-rated Bicycle Friendly University” designation from the League of American Bicyclists. The university touts more than 27 miles of dedicated bike paths and more than 30,000 parking spots.<\/p>\n
Also on Wednesday, Yolo County will hold a community workshop in Woodland on roadway safety. The county is seeking public input as it develops a “comprehensive safety action plan” aimed at improving safety and reducing traffic deaths for drivers, cyclists and people on foot.<\/p>\n
The plan aims to identify dangerous areas in unincorporated parts of the county, with a focus on rural communities like Esparto and Clarksburg.<\/p>\n
The Yolo County workshop will be held at the Woodland Community Center on East Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Another meeting will be held next week in Esparto.<\/p>\n