"Safety is our highest priority and that commitment is the same regardless of which form of transportation people choose, including walking and biking," Secretary Foxx said. "This initiative is aimed at reversing the recent rise in deaths and injuries among the growing number of Americans who bicycle or walk to work, to reach public transportation and to other important destinations."
http://www.dot.gov/briefing-room/us-transportation-secretary-foxx-announces-new-initiative-enhance-pedestrian-and
Cool! The Feds are going to promote road diets!
^ Perhaps someone should tell FDOT Secretary Prasad