Duffy Calls on Governors to Keep Roadways Free of Political Messaging
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has communicated with the governors of every state, urging them to eliminate displays on public roads that could distract drivers, including politically themed designs such as LGBT rainbow crosswalks. In his recent correspondence, Duffy stressed that highway spaces should solely promote safety rather than serve as venues for political expression or artwork.
Maintaining Road Safety Through Clear and Consistent Markings
In his statement, Duffy emphasized that roadways are meant for safe travel. According to him, features such as murals or crosswalks that include political imagery can divert attention from the primary purpose of ensuring safety on busy roads and intersections. The transportation leader urged state officials to adhere to safety-focused standards by removing any designs that might cause distractions, reiterating that taxpayers expect public funds to be used exclusively to enhance road safety.
Duffy pointed out that more than half of the nation’s traffic fatalities occur on non-freeway, arterial routes—areas where clear road markings and intersections are vital. He mentioned that the Federal Highway Administration’s “Safe Arterials for Everyone through Reliable Operations and Distraction-Reducing Strategies,” or “SAFE ROADS” initiative, is designed to improve safety and order on these road segments.
Setting Safety Improvement Deadlines and Priorities
The letter outlined that each state has a period of 60 days to pinpoint arterial segments and intersections with significant safety or operational concerns. Duffy expects these thorough evaluations to lead to a targeted list of improvements that can be implemented by the beginning of the next fiscal year. He underlined that addressing these critical spots is essential in reducing the tragic number of road fatalities nationwide.
The Secretary cited recent statistics indicating that nearly 39,345 people lost their lives on U.S. roads last year – a number he labeled as “unacceptable,” even though it represented some progress compared to previous years.
Political Imagery and Public Reaction
Among the issues highlighted by Duffy were rainbow crosswalks and other politically charged visuals, which, according to him, do not belong in places dedicated to public safety. He argued that such displays divert attention from critical roadway functions and have even been linked to vandalism in various cities. There have been instances where political imagery on roads has incited destructive behavior, occasionally resulting in serious legal consequences for those involved.
Duffy’s clear mandate is a call for state leaders to refocus attention on safety, ensuring that every element on public roads is solely intended to aid in the protection and efficient navigation of motorists.
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