DOT cranks up its campaign to strip bike lane references from federal websites
The Department of Transportation is removing references to bike lanes and other safety measures from its website following a directive from Secretary Sean Duffy. Staff members have expressed frustration, noting that these resources were previously vetted as proven safety countermeasures.
Why it matters
The move reflects a shift in federal transportation priorities, moving away from urban planning initiatives that emphasize non-car infrastructure.
WASHINGTON — In the two weeks since Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vowed to end support for "DEI bike lanes," a growing list of bike-related safety materials have disappeared from the Federal Highway Administration's website.
Even agency staff have been left guessing about why, said a person who works in web support for agencies at the Department of Transportation. They requested anonymity because they fear retribution for speaking publicly.
The person said FHWA staff have been asked to find, and in some cases take down, any references to bikes and bike lanes.
National Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures "Why do you need to take down bicycle safety, of all things?," they told NPR.
"We're not making the sites better, faster or quicker, you know, able to provide real information to the communities that use these resources," they said. "It's asinine."
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