The League of American Bicyclists is calling on advocates to defend proven safety measures after the U.S. Department of Transportation removed bike lanes, road diets, and speed management from its list of Proven Safety Countermeasures. Take action by contacting your members of Congress and urging them to support safer streets for everyone.
Tell Congress: The Safety of Bike Lanes Can't Be Erased
August 3, 2026 at 1:19:16 PM
The League of American Bicyclists is asking advocates to take action after the U.S. Department of Transportation removed bike lanes, road diets, and speed management from its list of Proven Safety Countermeasures. Contact your members of Congress and urge them to defend proven strategies that make our streets safer for everyone.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Proven Safety Countermeasures have long served as a guide for communities looking to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities through data-driven roadway improvements. Recently, USDOT removed bike lanes, road diets, and speed management from that list, despite decades of evidence showing these tools improve safety for people walking, biking, and driving.
The League of American Bicyclists is calling on advocates to ask their members of Congress to demand answers from USDOT and support continued investment in proven safety solutions. Safe streets are not a political issue—they are a matter of protecting lives and ensuring that people of all ages and abilities can travel safely.
Take action today by completing the League’s advocacy form. The form will automatically send a message to your elected representatives asking them to support proven safety measures and protect the future of safe bicycle infrastructure.