Maryland transportation officials and Ocean City leaders launched the 2026 Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart campaign Thursday, urging drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders to stay alert as the resort prepares for summer crowds.

Maryland's Department of Transportation says officials from the department will join Ocean City officials on Thursday, April 30 to launch the 2026 Walk Smart, Drive Smart, Bike Smart campaign.

OCEAN CITY, Md. - The streets and crosswalks were mainly empty in Ocean City on Thursday.