Members of the Student Government discussed problem areas around campus during Monday’s light walk.

The walk, organized by the Student Senate University Development and Recycling Committee, was the first of two in an effort to improve campus lighting and safety.

The informal walk last night was to gather information for the city and university to address, said committee chair Allison West.

The second walk will involve city officials that may be able to take actions to improve campus lighting.

“The walk was a success. Many good ideas were brought up. We are tentative right now on what city officials we will have with us (on the next walk), ” West said.

Fourth Street lighting was the main area of concern. Problems with the lighting in parking lots and streets were the biggest issues discussed, she said.

“I’m mainly concerned with the Fourth Street parking lot behind Stevenson (Hall). Many students walk to and from the Triad and the lot is poorly lit,” West said. “A large lamp in the center of the lot would be the best idea. This issue is most concerning for female students.”

Cost is one issue that may hamper light development on Fourth Street, said pre-engineering major Ryan W. Siegel.

Siegel said it would take 14 to 16 lamps on the west side of Fourth Street, south of the softball field, to efficiently light the street at a cost of around $30,000.

Another area of concern was the lack of emergency lamps in certain sections of campus, specifically on the west side of Booth Library and the area up to Fourth Street, he said.

Exact location was the biggest factor involved with the emergency lamps.

Despite several problem areas around campus, the south end of Booth Library is best-lit spot on campus, West said. She said this is due to the renovation last year.

The senate University Development and Recycling Committee will set a later date for the second walk with city officials.

Anyone with a comment or suggestion for campus improvement can contact West at 581-2168.