Transportation secretary orders removal of rainbow LGBTQ-friendly crosswalks, citing road safety concerns Federal directive orders removal of rainbow crosswalks nationwide under new SAFE ROADS initiative, citing safety risks and distraction from traffic markings. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy declares roads should prioritize safety over political messaging, giving states a deadline to identify and fix problematic intersections. Despite backlash from progressive cities, the policy emphasizes standardized road design to reduce fatalities, which still claim nearly 40,000 lives annually. Critics argue the move targets LGBTQ+ visibility, but Duffy insists it’s about uniform safety, not erasing inclusivity. The FHWA warns decorative crosswalks obscure official traffic cues, risking…

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