Street signs installed on campus roadways

Signage will aid NLC police, students and city

By Bobbie Krumm
Staff Writer

At the end of the day, do you remember where you parked your car? Was it off Roadway D or Roadway E?

Most students are probably more concerned with finding that perfect spot, or more importantly not being late for class. Probably most students don't even know that North Lake College has street signs on its property.

According to Sgt. Bruce C. Papke of the North Lake College Police Department, the road signs were put up during the semester break. The City of Irving also helped NLC fulfill the city’s requirements in height and visibility. They also helped with wordage, he said.

The signs were installed for safety reasons, Papke said, and will also help emergency vehicles with accurate locations.

For example, instead of saying, “I’m over by the gym” (which causes confusion if the driver is not familiar with the campus), you can now say, “ I’m off Roadway D, parking lot 18,” decreasing the time it takes to get help.

The new signage will help the Irving Fire Department update its city maps, which means they can dispatch the needed crew more efficiently, said Papke.

The new signs will also provide another point of reference, so that after a long day of academics, finding your car will be the last thing you’ll have to worry about.