Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures

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.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5347x3564+0+0/resize/5347x3564!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6c%2Fc8%2Fb2277f144402bcbc6af74751b5a1%2Fgettyimages-2268021481.jpg' alt='Cyclists ride in protest along 15th Street after plans to remove bike lanes sparked opposition on March 23, 2026 in Washington, D.C.'/><p>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.</p><p>(Image credit: Heather Diehl)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5893672' />