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Ocean City Adds Officers and Pedicabs as It Prepares Boardwalk for Summer 2026

Town officials say the moves are meant to boost visitor safety, preserving Ocean City as an affordable regional getaway.

Overview

  • The town has hired 80 public safety officers to patrol the boardwalk to increase on‑site enforcement and crowd oversight.
  • Pedicabs have been introduced as an alternate boardwalk transport after officials said the tram will no longer operate.
  • Boardwalk bike riding hours have been extended until 2 p.m. to widen daytime access for cyclists and families.
  • Lifeguards are returning to the beach with posted duty hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and visitors are urged to swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
  • A summer kickoff ceremony is planned on North Division Street and town leaders are promoting free boardwalk attractions to draw nearby visitors despite higher gas prices.