The Federal Highway Administration has quietly taken bike lanes, speed cameras, and other road safety measures off a key list of recommended best practices — and the move is drawing sharp criticism from safety advocates.
Critics argue that the measures removed from the list are well-documented tools for reducing traffic crashes and preventing fatalities. The decision to strip them from the agency’s official guidance, they say, could have real consequences for communities across the country that rely on federal recommendations when planning road safety improvements.
The changes were made without public fanfare, but opposition has been vocal. Protesters have already taken to the streets in some areas to demonstrate against efforts to roll back bike lane infrastructure, reflecting broader frustration with the direction of federal transportation policy.
Safety advocates maintain that bike lanes and speed cameras are among the most effective tools available to protect both cyclists and pedestrians, and they are calling on federal officials to reverse course.
