Posts Tagged ‘pedestrians’
Fall Time Change Brings Heightened Road Risks
With the end of Daylight Saving Time – you run several risks when you get behind the wheel. You’ll face sun glare, early darkness on the way home and the possibility of drowsy driving because of your disturbed sleep patterns. This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week – officials at the AAA Foundation for Traffic…
Read MoreTown of Slaughter Beach and City of Milford Working Toward Transportation Goals to Benefit Their Communities
The Town of Slaughter Beach and the City of Milford want safer passage between their towns across Route 1 – the main thoroughfare to the beaches running north/south through the state and separating the two communities. The goal is to expand safer passage for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility restricted riders. The town and city are…
Read MoreGround Broken on West OC Shared-Use Bicycle/Pedestrian Path
Ground was broken on a shared-use path in West Ocean City Tuesday morning. Maryland Transportation and local and state officials were on hand. The new path will be constructed of a variety of materials – concrete, asphalt and a boardwalk – so that bicyclists and pedestrians can more safely travel between Route 611 and the…
Read MoreShared Use Path to be Constructed from Rt 611 to Kelley Bridge in OC
Construction begins this week on a shared use path that will extend east along Route 50 between Route 611/Stephen Decatur Highway and the Harry Kelley Memorial Bridge. This will provide a safe route for pedestrians and bicyclists between West Ocean City and downtown. Maryland Transportation officials, Mayor Rick Meehan and other local and state officials…
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