Here are some key findings, recommendations and public comments:

VENTNOR BOARDWALK

• Speed differential between people walking and biking on boardwalk creates potential for crashes and near misses.
• Ventnor ordinances do not allow riding at night, forcing riders onto Atlantic Ave (no bike lanes & 35 mph traffic)
• Lack of bicycle parking at entrance points
• Electric-motorized bicycles are becoming more common. Speeds are faster than pedal bikes.
• Dogs are not permitted on Boardwalk. Service dogs must have identification on dog, or card carried by owner.

ATLANTIC AVENUE

• Crashes at signalized & un-signalized intersections
• Vehicles exceeding the speed limit of 35 mph
• Ventnor is now only town with 35mph on Atlantic Ave. Margate, AC & Longport lowered to 25mph due to safety concerns on Atlantic Ave.
• Lack of pedestrian features at signalized intersections
• Multi-lane threat at un-signalized crossing locations (4 lanes)
• No provision for bike travel (bike lanes)
• Dooring incidents in Margate bike lanes
• Unsafe/distracted behavior – walking, biking and driving

VENTNOR AVENUE

• Several high-crash locations are located within the corridor
• Excessively wide travel lanes increase pedestrian exposure and
  allow cars to pass each other in the lane
• No provision for bike travel
• Lack of bicycle parking in business districts

DORSET AVENUE

• Safety issues associated with Dorset Ave Bridge
• Open metal grate bridge surface is incompatible with bicycling
• Poor sight distance at intersection with Edgewater Avenue
• No provision for bike travel

The Ventnor boardwalk is a tremendous asset to the City of Ventnor. Several issues were identified related to conflicts between pedestrians/bicyclists and bicycle hours of operation. With a 14’ effective clear width, the boardwalk is currently not wide enough to designate separate walking and biking lanes. Widening the boardwalk to provide sufficient space for designated bicycle and pedestrian zones should be considered.

During peak periods, the boardwalk should serve low-speed recreational bicycle trips, with the adjacent street network serving bicyclists desiring to ride at higher speeds. The following modifications are recommended to increase the boardwalk’s usefulness for biking while at the same time reducing potential conflicts:

• Advisory signs should be added along the boardwalk to reinforce its role as a recreational bike route
• At a minimum, signage should remind bicyclists to yield to pedestrians and pass on the left
• Encourage bicyclists to ride at appropriate speeds for a shared facility
• Remind slower users to keep right.

The bicycling hours of operations should be expanded to allow 24-hour per day bicycle access for the entire off-peak period (Labor Day to June 30) and on weekdays in the peak season. This would achieve better consistency between the Ventnor and Atlantic City boardwalks and help to expand accessibility to the regional bicycle network.