From targeted enforcement of problem speeding areas, to parking and signage changes, Dartmouth police are trying out new ideas to make the town’s roads and crosswalks safer.

Officers appeared at the October 1 Select Board meeting for permission to make changes to parking around Memorial Stadium and adopt new pedestrian regulations. Safety officer Joe Vieira also highlighted other ways the police department is addressing safety issues around town.

To make Memorial Stadium safer during games, Vieira recommended increasing the no parking area on Slocum Road at the Town Hall parking lot exit to 35 feet which would give motorists exiting the property a better view of the road.

Parking for stadium events will also no longer be permitted until 5 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. to ensure parking spaces can be used by Town Hall employees and visitors.

Vieira also presented new pedestrian regulations he said will bring the town’s existing regulations up to date with the state.

The Select Board approved both requests, with the stipulation that the town attorney review the pedestrian regulations.

With parking spots in Padanaram now clearly marked, Vieira said the parking situation in the village should be improving. Delivery trucks are still an issue.

“Tractor trailer trucks are blocking the roads,” Vieira said. “It’s creating problems. I’m hoping we can work on something in the offseason to straighten this out, and at least get them an area that’s centrally located to be able to drop off their wares and not interfere.”

With two traffic officers now dedicated to enforcement, Vieira said there have not been a whole lot of speeding problems found in the village. Some local residents have been pulled over in the area and educated about speed issues.

“With the chief, we are aggressively focusing on that area,” Vieira said. “I think the message is starting to get out to people.”

In the past, the department used to target areas through state grants. Now, the department uses special devices to monitor speed in an area with complaints. After one week, the data is analyzed by officers to determine if and when problems occur. Then, officers to go out during those times.

“We want to make sure we’re spending our resources appropriately,” Vieira noted.