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Transportation Chief Urges Removal of Symbols for Safer Roads

7/3/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling on governors and local leaders to eliminate political symbols, such as rainbow crosswalks, from roadways to enhance safety. With a staggering 39,345 traffic fatalities in 2024, he unveiled the SAFE ROADS plan, urging officials to pinpoint high-risk intersections within 60 days for urgent improvements.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is calling on governors and local leaders to eliminate political symbols, such as rainbow crosswalks, from roadways to enhance safety. With a staggering 39,345 traffic fatalities in 2024, he unveiled the SAFE ROADS plan, urging officials to pinpoint high-risk intersections within 60 days for urgent improvements.