Posts Tagged ‘traffic safety’
School Bus Safety Stressed as New Academic Year Begins
Stay alert, and look out for one another… That’s the message being delivered to motorists and pedestrians with a new school year getting under way – if not already, very soon. “The start of the new school year is right around the corner, and our roads will look a lot different in the mornings and…
Read MoreMilford Spreads the Word: Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25
Drivers through Milford will find more frequent reminders about the need to stick to the speed limit. The City of Milford is inviting residents who live on a 25-miles-per-hour road within the city limits to apply for a branded yard sign to be placed in their yard. It states “Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25.” The…
Read MoreVideo | Del. State Police Provide Safety Tips for Moped Operators and Motorists
As warmer weather returns and more visitors arrive to Delaware beaches, more and more scooters and moped will be joining vehicular traffic on the roadways. Delaware State Police have provided this safety message:
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety Initiative Escalates This Week
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is taking part in the national Click It or Ticket Campaign, which runs through June 5th and covers Memorial Day weekend.Today (Monday) in particular, law enforcement agencies in several states are taking part in seat belt enforcement and awareness initiatives. “Over the past year in Delaware, 49 percent of…
Read MoreTraffic, 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 MoreIt’s Bike To Work Week 2022
You may encounter more cyclists on the roads this week.It is Bike to Work Week, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said there may be more participants as more workplaces are starting to return to normal.Motorists and bicyclists should be aware that the roads are meant to be shared and they should…
Read More“Sharrows” Encourage Sharing Of The Roads In Rehoboth Beach
“Sharrow” symbols are being placed on several Rehoboth Beach roadways, to highlight the importance of cyclists and drivers sharing the roads. The symbols differs from the type that mark a designated bike lane. “As the summer season gets set to begin, we want to remind drivers that they need to share the road with bicyclists,”…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone Provisions Take Effect May 17th – 22nd
Ocean City Special Event Zone provisions will take effect next Tuesday, May 17th, up to and including the spring Cruisin’ Ocean City event the following weekend.The Special Event Zone establishes reduced speed limits and increases fines for violations. Citizens and visitors should expect to see increased police presence, as Ocean City police will get support…
Read MoreFive Points Transportation Study Working Group Meets Monday Night
The Five Points Transportation Study Working Group hosts a hybrid meeting tonight (Mon. Apr. 25th).The multi-phase study has been looking at a variety of ways to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety around the intersection of Routes One and Nine in the Lewes area.The working group is made up of elected officials, local residents and…
Read MoreDel. Shines Orange Spotlight On Work Zone Awareness
DelDOT wants you to ‘drive like your family works here’ when you proceed through a construction zone.National Work Zone Awareness Week was observed at an event in Millsboro Wednesday. DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski gathered with representatives of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Mumford & Miller Construction at American Legion Post #28. Many of…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Awareness Initiatives Underway In Md., Del.
Slow down, stay alert, and drive safely through Maryland work zones…Maryland transportation officials and State Police said this week is meant to show appreciation to people who are working at 211 current construction projects throughout the state. Motorists are also being urged to do their part by patiently and cautiously proceeding through work areas.More than…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Stressed During April Awareness Campaign
“Drive like you work here…”April is work zone safety month, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration and Governor Larry Hogan are urging motorists to keep focus and drive safely through work zone areas. Spring is a busy construction season.According to the MSHA, there were more than 7,700 work zone-related crashes in Maryland…
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 MoreDel. State Police: Awareness Key To Staying Safe During Holidays
At home, traveling locally or traveling a good distance… Delaware State Police say you need to keep your wits about you to stay safe during the holiday season. Parked vehicles should always be locked, and any valuables should be taken inside. If you are away and expect a package to be delivered, try to arrange…
Read MorePublic Community Safety Meeting Tonight at Long Neck Elementary
There will be a public Community Safety Meeting this evening at Long Neck Elementary School hosted by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn and State Representative Ruth Briggs King. The meeting begins at 6:30pm – there will also be representatives from DelDOT, State Police Troops 4 and 7 – in Georgetown and Lewes and Delaware State Fire…
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