Going out? goSAFE

As the midterms are rolling in and assignment deadlines are looming above our heads, there is no doubt that all of Yorks’ 5 libraries will be jam-packed with students studying and working away at their assignments until the wee hours of the night. However, there is also the return journey back to your home that should be taken into account! I’m here to tell you about some awesome resources that will help you goSAFE on your way back from those midnight library sessions!

4 FREE SAFETY RESOURCES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: 

1. GoSAFE: GoSAFE is a free students-escorting-students service which runs from 6:00 PM-2:00 AM (6:00 PM-1:00 AM for Glendon) throughout the whole week (yes, all 7 days!). To request goSAFE just call the number: 416-736-5454. From there on out, just tell the call representative your location and wait only up to 10 minutes to be picked up by a team of goSAFE members who can walk you ANYWHERE on campus! The choices range from your bus stop, your residence, York Lanes, Tait, you get the picture! When I say anywhere on campus, I mean anywhere on campus! This is a great way to added some confidence when walking around at night time, as you will be with a group of awesome goSAFE members. Don’t feel bad about calling them because they get paid, so let them do their job! (goSAFE is actually one of the largest on-campus employers for students). BONUS: They’ve got some cool golf carts this year to give you a ride in!

2. Village Shuttle Service: If you live in the village or are trying to get to a friends place (who lives in the village), York’s got you covered! The Village Shuttle Service runs from 6:00 PM-1:30 AM. The shuttle service comprises of three different shuttles to the village: “Village West”, “Village Express” and “Village East” (Village West and Village East runs from Monday-Friday). To get on the shuttle, just go to the pick up area which is in front of Vari Hall. There is also a “Request Stop” program after 9 PM on the “Village Express” route! Remember: A Valid YU Card must be presented to the driver! Check out the schedule here

3.York Security: if you lost track of the time at the library and it’s now 3:00 AM and you don’t know what to do, York Security is there to help! After 2:00 AM or during the Fall University Holiday Closure, when goSAFE is no longer in service, The York U Security will gladly substitute. They can also walk you anywhere on campus! Just call them at this number: 416-650-8000

4.York U Safety App: If you have a smartphone, then you must download this app! Just search in “York U Safety” and you know the rest! On the app you can direct call different safety resources on campus such as: The Campus Shuttle, Security and goSAFE! There is also an interactive map of the campus available, a safety toolbox as well as a unique emergency alarm! Check out a short video on the app here