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Thursday, December 17, 2015

Ocean City Seeks Changes To Proposed Median Barrier

Ocean City Seeks Changes To Proposed Median Barrier;
Officials Worry Gaps Between Poles Will Not Deter Pedestrians

OCEAN CITY -- Resort officials got their first look this week at a proposed fencing alternative in the median along a section of Coastal Highway, and while they generally liked the option aesthetically, they voiced concern about the open fence’s ability to deter pedestrians from crossing mid-block.
The Ocean City Transportation Committee on Tuesday met with State Highway Administration (SHA) officials to discuss the proposed Pedestrian Safety and Connectivity Project for the median along Coastal Highway from Convention Center Drive to Route 90. The project includes enhanced lighting, bus lane adjustments and a physical barrier in the center of the median to deter pedestrians from crossing mid-block and encouraging them to use the marked intersections.


Historically, the section of the highway in the project area has produced the most pedestrian-vehicle collisions and SHA has been working with the town on developing a fence or other deterrent to prevent pedestrians from dashing across the highway. The plan is create an aesthetically pleasing barrier that also does not block the sight lines for motorists on both sides of the highway.


On Tuesday, SHA officials presented a proposed barrier that included five-foot high stainless steel posts set eight inches apart down the center of the median in the project area. The posts would not include any horizontal component to prevent would-be highway crossers from squeezing through. The posts appear to be undulated, and with increased landscaping and vegetation create an appearance of the dune fences so symbolic of Ocean City.

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Stainless steel shiny. Sun shines bright in summer. Posts causes motorist to be blinded running into someone. Lawsuit follows.

Anonymous said...

Now, THIS is offensive to women with BIG BUTTS!

Anonymous said...

And also offensive to men with big bellies!!

Anonymous said...

Stainless steel is high$$$ OC has me messed up if they think i'm going to walk 99 extra blocks to get to my destination.

Anonymous said...

build a wall, a HUUGGGEEEE wall! cause lets be honest, if they are coming to OC they are not very bright!

Anonymous said...

It is not the business of government to keep fools from killing themselves.

Anonymous said...

Oh yeah, seat belt, helmet and even 32oz ssoft drink laws. Wake up, been their task long ago.

Anonymous said...

Won't solve a thing...just a waste of taxpayer money.

Anonymous said...

those pesky pennsylvanians will just tunnel under it!