Road Safety's Slippery Slope As Americans hit the roads in growing numbers, a troubling trend has emerged: the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has revised its list of best practices for reducing crashes and saving lives without public input.
Gone are bike lanes and speed cameras, two measures that have long been recognized as crucial components of any serious road safety strategy.
The FHWA's changes have sparked outrage among cycling advocates and safety experts, who point out that bike lanes can reduce collisions between cars and cyclists by up to 45%.