A recent federal decision is drawing new attention to the role bike lanes play in roadway safety and is sparking discussion about whether they help keep both cyclists and drivers safe.
The Federal Highway Administration has removed bike lanes from its list of “proven safety countermeasures,” a collection of roadway strategies the agency highlights to improve safety. The change comes as the agency says it is reviewing the list to align with current U.S. Department of Transportation policies and administration priorities.
For members of Tallahassee’s cycling community, that explanation does not change what they say they experience every time they ride…