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Kansas State University

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SafeRide Program

Director:

Victoria Hatch
809 Student Union
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
phone: (785) 532-6541
fax: (785) 532-7292

Mission Statement

The mission of the SafeRide Program is to save lives and prevent injuries and damage to property by offering students and their guests a safe alternative to drunken driving and other threatening situations.

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The Purpose of SafeRide

Reduce the potential harmful consequences of alcohol and other forms of drug abuse.

Prevent student driving while intoxicated, which is the #1 killer of young adults 16 to 24.

Provide a safer environment in the Manhattan area.

Provide a safe ride home for K-State students and guests who live within the designated city limits of Manhattan, Kansas, from Thursday through Saturday night, from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Provide an alternative ride home for students in potentially threatening situations.

New Bus Routes

Saferide for the 2010-2011 academic year will now be run as two seperate bus routes.

The purple route will circle Agieville and the neighborhoods to the south and east of K-State's campus. This will include service for the residence halls located on the northeast part of the campus.

The white route will circle the neighborhoods to the northeast and east of campus. This will include the Kramer complex of residence halls and Jardine Apartments.

Rules for Use

  • One person in party must show current K-State ID to receive a ride for a party of up to four individuals.

Hours of Operation

Safe ride will operate from 11:00 p.m. to 3 a.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Dates of Operation

Saferide operates on weekends when school is in session.