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US transport secretary’s war on ‘woke’ could make roads even deadlier, experts warn

Published October 13, 2026 10:00 am • Updated October 13, 2026 10:45 am •
US transport secretary’s war on ‘woke’ could make roads even deadlier, experts warn
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Sean Duffy targets bike lanes and immigrant truck drivers while steering funds away from addressing lethal US roadsBarbara McCann may have been the first person to notice that the Federal Highway Administration had removed several safety policies from public view.McCann worked on road safety policy at the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for more than a decade across multiple administrations, retiring in January 2025 just…

Sean Duffy targets bike lanes and immigrant truck drivers while steering funds away from addressing lethal US roadsBarbara McCann may have been the first person to notice that the Federal Highway Administration had removed several safety policies from public view.McCann worked on road safety policy at the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for more than a decade across multiple administrations, retiring in January 2025 just…

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