North Carolina Central University is implementing significant new safety and traffic protocols for its upcoming homecoming festivities after two separate shooting incidents that marred last year’s event. The changes, which include stricter campus access and earlier event closures, aim to ensure a safer environment for students, alumni, and visitors.
The university recently released a comprehensive plan that revamps traffic and parking for the celebration. According to the new protocol, there will be no general visitor parking on campus. Limited exceptions will be made for those with ADA-accessible needs and for pre-approved RV parking, both of which will require a parking pass. Additionally, all tailgating must be officially authorized and preapproved by the athletics department.
In an effort to better control campus traffic flow, certain vehicles will be banned from campus grounds. The new rules prohibit motorcycles, golf carts, and other similar external vehicles. To accommodate the influx of attendees, the university is set to offer shuttle buses from downtown Durham and Durham Technical Community College, with designated drop-off points located across campus…