"Duffy states that 39,345 people died on roads in the U.S. in 2024, a 3.8% decrease since 2023, but still 'unacceptable.'"
"Duffy wrote that the initiative stresses 'recognizable traffic control devices including crosswalk and intersection markings... free from distractions.'"
"He did not specify how many of the 39,345 traffic fatalities in 2024 were due to rainbow crosswalks."
"'Today I am calling on governors in every state to ensure that roadways, intersections, and crosswalks are kept free of distractions.'"
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has requested governors in all states to eliminate rainbow crosswalks, asserting they distract drivers and lead to accidents. In a letter, he noted that 39,345 traffic fatalities occurred in 2024, a slight decrease from the previous year, but still deemed unacceptable. Duffy emphasized the SAFE ROADS initiative, which advocates for clear traffic control devices. He stated that roads should prioritize safety over political messages or artwork, without providing evidence linking rainbow crosswalks to traffic fatalities.
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