Speaking at the National Bike Summit in Washington D.C. on March 11, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Sec. Ray LaHood announced a major policy revision that incorporates safe and convenient walking and bicycling facilities in federally-funded road projects.

The new policy recognizes that "the establishment of well-connected walking and bicycling networks is an important component for livable communities, and their design should be a part of Federal-aid project developments."

Read the policy statement >>

See video of the announcement and key recommendations for achieving the goals of the new policy at Sec. LaHood's blog fastlane.gov>>

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