Posts Tagged ‘Pedestrian Safety’
Traffic, Pedestrian, Cycle Safety Program Steps Up In Ocean City
Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart…The seasonal traffic safety campaign is underway in Ocean City as more visitors start to arrive.Cheswick the Crab is back. Cheswick is the mascot for the safety partnership between the Town of Ocean City and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Highway Safety Office.Coastal Highway is the…
Read MoreFenwick Island Takes On Low-Speed Vehicles, Confusion Over Construction Holidays
Fenwick Island officials have plenty on the plate Friday Council members have been considering a ban on low-speed vehicles, with the goal of keeping shuttles off Bunting Avenue in particular. According to Councilwoman Natalie Magdeberger, Bunting Avenue becomes Fenwick Island’s de facto boardwalk during summer months. “We’ve basically allowed that stretch of roadway to remain…
Read More“Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” – Del. Pedestrian Safety Campaign Underway
“Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” is Delaware’s pedestrian safety message through the end of January. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is driving home the message through a variety of methods to discourage risky pedestrian activities and encourage safer walking habits. Especially during winter as more motorists are driving in the dark, OHS recommends that pedestrians…
Read MoreStaying Safe As The New School Year Begins
Schools are heading back into session over the next few days, with others already in session for the new school year. Not every student rides the bus to school. According to Georgetown Police, the Indian River School District has more than 300 students who walk to school, and it’s just as important to watch for…
Read MoreCheswick The Crab Promotes Safety On OC Roads
Cheswick the Crab is on the move, spreading an important message about pedestrian, vehicular and bicycle safety as the summer season gets underway. The mascot and safety ambassadors from the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration are distributing free copies of Cheswick the Crab and the Smart Summer today (Friday) near the Boardwalk Tram…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Installs Pedestrian Safety Beacons at 3 Intersections in Town
With pedestrian safety at top of mind, the City of Rehoboth Beach has installed flashing beacons at three crosswalks on Rehoboth Avenue. These Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crosswalk systems are solar-powered and activated by pedestrians who push a button when they want to cross a street. The bright, yellow signage and the flashing lights…
Read MorePedestrian safety a concern in Fenwick Island as town sees its busiest summer in decades
Fenwick Island is focusing on ways to increase pedestrian safety at crosswalks as the town experiences the busiest summer season in recent history. Fenwick Island Mayor Gene Langan spoke with WGMD’s Mike Bradley, stressing the need for improvements at crosswalks. “This is the busiest summer I’ve ever seen,” said Mayor Langan. “We’ve been down here…
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