UT Police urges caution amid rodeo traffic surge

With rodeo season in full swing and ongoing construction increasing activity around the South Campus area, UT Police at Houston urges all workforce members and students to remain vigilant when navigating local roadways during RodeoHouston, which runs from March 2 to 22. UT Police officers will be actively monitoring the South Campus area throughout the rodeo timeframe to help promote safety and address pedestrian and vehicle traffic violations.

Officers are also engaging with the community through townhall meetings and the Community Outreach KnightLine Newsletter to promote awareness of traffic laws and safe crossing practices, especially through contacts uniformed officers have with the public and town halls. Additionally, UT Police are coordinating with city police officials and encouraging the public to report roadway issues to Houston’s 311 service.

Rodeo safety

Safety recommendations for the rodeo season include:

• Use designated crosswalks
• Obey traffic signals
• Reduce speed in high-foot-traffic areas
• Allow extra travel time
• Stay alert and avoid distractions, such as using earbuds

Scooter riders should follow all traffic laws, including stopping at stop signs and red lights, and avoid cutting diagonally across intersections.

UT Police remains committed to ensuring a safe commute for all and will continue monitoring conditions throughout rodeo season.

Concerns about unsafe traffic conditions can be reported to UT Police at 713-792-2890 or through the City of Houston’s 311 service.