Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures
The Department of Transportation has removed bike lanes and speed cameras from its list of 'Proven Safety Countermeasures,' citing a shift in policy priorities. Critics argue the move ignores evidence-based safety strategies in favor of political ideology.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant shift in federal transportation policy, prioritizing vehicle-centric infrastructure over multi-modal safety initiatives.
WASHINGTON — The Department of Transportation is doubling down on its campaign against "DEI bike lanes," as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called them in a social media post earlier this month.
The Federal Highway Administration has quietly stripped bike lanes, speed cameras and several other best practices from a list of " Proven Safety Countermeasures ," as they're known, that have been shown to reduce crashes and save lives.
The FHWA says the changes to its website, which have not been previously reported, are part of a broader review of safety countermeasures to ensure they align with current DOT policies and the administration's priorities. But critics say the Trump administration is undermining safety strategies that have already been proven to work.
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