As part of their public safety efforts, the Manitowoc Police Department will be participating in a Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Grant through the Wisconsin Bureau of Transportation.
During 2020, 1,119 pedestrians and 555 bicyclists in Wisconsin were involved in motor vehicle crashes, resulting in 52 and 13 deaths, respectively.
As part of this initiative, undercover officers will be periodically utilized on bicycles and crosswalks to educate citizens and inhibit dangerous driving behavior.
Some things to remember regarding pedestrian and cyclist safety include the fact that a minimum of three feet should be given to bicyclists while passing them in a motor vehicle, and that operators of vehicles should yield to pedestrians at intersections or crosswalks not controlled by traffic signals.
