VILLAS – The Lower Township Police Department asks that motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians continue to follow the rules of the road and utilize good judgment when traveling along Beach and Shore Drive by the bay.
The roadway is popular with residents and visitors who often drive, bike or walk along the road as they travel to and from the township’s beaches.
“Safety is paramount in that area,” said Councilman Jim Neville, who oversees Ward 2. “We want to be sure that the public is aware and following safety measures like obeying the speed limit, biking in the direction of traffic, crossing at intersections and not stopping to unload vehicles on the dune side of the street.”
Patrol Lieutenant Patrick Greene said that the speed limit in the area is 25 miles per hour. He noted that Lower Township police have maintained a presence along Beach Drive and will continue to crack down on speeders.
Green added that the police department is also conducting a speed analysis, the results of which could to reduce speed limits even further.
Greene said that there is a statute against vehicles stopping and unloading on the bay side of the street. He asked that cars wishing to unload beach equipment should pull down the cross streets and find parking. If possible, residents and guests along the north side of the street should use their driveways for parking.
“There isn’t a lot of room to maneuver on that road, so any additional space we can get from vehicles being parked in driveways or on the side street would be beneficial,” he said.
Greene also noted that motorists should be mindful to park 25 feet from an intersection and 10 feet from a fire hydrant.
Greene reminded motorists and bicyclists to share the road. Cyclists should follow the flow of traffic and try to travel in a single line. At the most, cyclists can travel with two bikes together side-by-side.
Pedestrians should cross at the intersections and remember to take a moment to stop and look both ways.
“All too often people have their head down and are looking at a cell phone or simply not paying attention,” said Greene. “Pedestrians have to remember to stop and make sure the way is clear before they cross at intersections.”
“Nothing in what I suggested shall in anyway relieve a driver, bicyclist or pedestrian of their due care for their safety or the safety of others,” said Greene, in reference to the state statute that reminds motorists, cyclists and pedestrian that everyone is responsible for their own behavior by obeying traffic laws, being attentive to their surroundings and only crossing when and where it is appropriate.
“Using good common sense and respecting one another is key to us all being able to not only enjoy the Delaware Bay but all things in life,” added Greene.
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