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In Silver Spring, police officers will be conducting selective enforcement days several times a month, targeting intersections along Georgia Avenue, Colesville Road, University Boulevard, and other areas with serious pedestrian and traffic problems. Both pedestrians and drivers will be targeted. In addition, volunteers will be handing out safety tips to the public.
Participating in today's kickoff was Josie Zell of Damascus who spoke for the family of Rosemary Martufi, a Bethesda resident who was killed while walking her dog across Wisconsin Avenue last September 22.
"If you are a motorist, it's time to start giving pedestrians a 'brake' and yield the right of way," Zell said. "If you are a pedestrian, you truly must walk with caution."
To commemorate Martufi, the Montgomery County Commission on Aging presented a wreath. In the future, the Commission plans to honor other senior citizens killed in traffic fatalities.
Since pedestrian safety is becoming an increasingly serious countywide concern, Duncan has set up a Panel to identify key pedestrian and traffic safety problems and propose a set of short-term and long-term actions to address these concerns. The Panel will look at how to improve upon current programs and policies; capital improvement projects; the role engineering and technology could play in enhancing safety; education programs; ordinance/statutory changes; and identifying consistent and reliable funding to sustain ongoing efforts. The Panel will hold public hearings to solicit input from the community and experts.
For more information about the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Pedestrian Safety Coalition or campaign, call 301-986-4325. For more information about the Greater Silver Spring Coalition, call 301-565-7300.
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