Federal Highway Administration Removes Bike Lanes and Speed Cameras From Proven Safety Countermeasures List

The Federal Highway Administration removed bike lanes, speed safety cameras, variable speed limits and two other items from its list of Proven Safety Countermeasures. Safety advocates first noticed the website changes late last week.

On July 7, 2026, the Department of Transportation announced more than $1.7 billion in discretionary grants that included no funding for bike lanes or pedestrian projects. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy posted on X the same day that the prior administration had used taxpayer money for DEI bike lanes and climate change, and that he had redirected $1.73 billion in grants away from those projects.

An FHWA spokesperson said the changes are part of a review to ensure safety countermeasures align with current DOT policies and the administration's priorities.

The spokesperson added that the department is reversing the last administration's policies that decreased lane capacity and increased congestion. Drivers paying taxes and vehicle fees expect their dollars to be reinvested into roads, not social initiatives that burden their commutes, the statement said.

The list of Proven Safety Countermeasures does not directly affect how the government funds projects.

FHWA distributes tens of billions of dollars each year to the states, which decide how to spend them. Safety advocates said the list influences decisions at the state and local level. An FHWA booklet published in 2021 stated that speed cameras can reduce crashes on urban arterial roads by as much as half.