Ocean City, Md. — Following a significant increase in bicycle crashes, local officials and community groups are calling for enhanced bike and pedestrian safety. In 2024, the town recorded 24 bicycle accidents, the highest in over four years. The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) has put forth several initiatives to improve safety, particularly along high-traffic areas like Coastal Highway. Proposed measures include painting bike lanes red for increased visibility, distributing 500 LED blinking lights to cyclists, and launching the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Cheswick and Walk Smart campaign.
The safety campaign is set to begin in Ocean City on May 16, with $100,000 allocated for the upcoming summer season. Additional efforts to improve safety include repainting crosswalks and discussions about changing bike lane colors from green to red. The State Highway Administration is also planning to provide phone pouches to cyclists for safer rides, and Lennar Builders is sponsoring new wooden bike racks around town. The Ocean City Tourism Department is funding the LED lights, and other funding options are being explored. BPAC members will present their proposals to the Ocean City Council soon, aiming to address the growing concerns about cyclist safety in the area.
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