Dewey Beach is expecting close to 30,000 visitors for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. With the increased crowds, Dewey Beach Police say they are also anticipating an increase in jaywalking along Coastal Highway.

Dewey Beach officials are stepping up enforcement of jaywalking violations, a move town leaders say is part of a broader effort to improve pedestrian safety ahead of the busy summer season.

Neighbors and visitors who spoke to WBOC on Monday expressed their hope for more to be done to prevent pedestrian accidents in Ocean City.