Cornell University Police will conduct its annual special traffic enforcement program during September, focusing on roadway violations committed by pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders and longboarders.

In the coming weeks, Cornell police officers will stand near busy campus intersections answering questions, issuing warnings and handing out educational flyers to commuters who fail to follow the rules of the road. Their main focus will be on pedestrians who cross the street improperly, step out in front of vehicles unsafely and fail to obey the crossing signals. Bicyclists and skateboarders will be educated as well.

Following the educational-warning period, Cornell police will conduct a two-day enforcement campaign to cite those who disobey the rules of the road. This campaign will be held Sept. 27-28.

The enforcement campaign will be funded with part of a $9,600 STEP Grant from the New York Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. Such grants allow police agencies to use funding from the state to assist in their traffic enforcement and educational efforts. Part of the Cornell police traffic safety grant is specifically designated for pedestrian safety and enforcement.