The Town of Selbyville recently adopted new parking restrictions on both sides of Railroad Avenue, stretching from Cemetery Road to W McCabe Street.
A week of cold temperatures, public safety concerns and local government decisions unfolded across Delmarva, impacting communities from Milford to Rehoboth Beach.
The Bethany Beach Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed pedestrian-safety improvements along Delaware Route 26. The council is expected to discuss and consider two contracts with the Delaware Department of Transportation.
City officials are moving forward with a $1.1 million plan to enhance pedestrian safety around the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and boardwalk, a high-traffic area known for summer concerts and events.
Rehoboth Beach officials are considering new safety barriers near the Bandstand and Boardwalk to protect pedestrians from cars.
A 28-year-old woman was injured after being hit by a car while crossing Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach on August 30.
The state of Maryland will allow bicycles on sidewalks starting Oct. 1, but Ocean City officials plan to maintain local restrictions in designated areas.
The effort is part of the agency's update to its Vulnerable Road User Assessment, which evaluates safety needs for non-drivers, including pedestrians, cyclists and others. Officials say these vulnerable road users are at higher risk of being hurt or killed in a crash.
With the summer tourist season in full swing, officials in Bethany Beach are emphasizing the need for improved bicycle and pedestrian safety.
Construction is set to begin on a major infrastructure project along Route 1 aimed at improving safety and traffic flow near Minos Conaway Road, Nassau Road and Old Mill Road.