"Bike Lane Backlash: Feds Reversal Sparks Safety Concerns In a move that has left safety advocates stunned, the Federal Highway Administration has quietly removed bike lanes and other evidence-based safety recommendations from a crucial list of best practices for road design. The decision has been met with fierce criticism from experts who argue that these measures are proven to significantly reduce crashes and save lives. Bike lanes, in particular, have been shown to decrease the risk of cyclist fatalities by as much as 50% in some cases. As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of road safety, the sudden reversal has raised eyebrows and sparked concerns about the impact on vulnerable road users."
The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.
