1. Light Up Oxford! A proposal to install more lighting around the City of Oxford. Nellie Dankmyer

2. A Walk in my shoes… Example of a typical walk home for a student living off campus

3. What is the problem?  Not enough lighting on residential streets at night in Oxford, Ohio - Students feel unsafe walking home at late hours  Crime Rate

4. Why is this important? “Miami University students make up nearly half of the population of the 6-square mile town of Oxford, Ohio.” 52% of Miami students live off campus Safety of students Reduce crime Cut energy usage

5. What do Miami students think?

6. Do you live on or off campus?

7. Have you ever felt unsafe when walking alone at night?

8. Do you think Oxford should install more street lights?

9. Solution Install solar powered street lights Economically friendly Lower costs

10. Why go solar? Tradition Street LampSolar Street Lamp Installation CostHigh installation cost due to wiring to power source and equipment costs. Low installation cost. Running CostEach street lamp may cost between $80 to $100 each year. Free natural power. EnvironmentalTraditional street lights consumes fossil fuel and generates pollution. 100% green renewable energy from the sun with no pollution.

11. References http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/miami-university-oxford-7104 http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best- colleges/miami-university-oxford-7104 http://www.gg-energy.com/Solar_Street_Light.cfm http://www.cityofoxford.org/ http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/improved_ street_lighting_reduce_crime.php http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/news_/improved_ street_lighting_reduce_crime.php