The department of Transportation of the United States provides the policy statement which reflects on the department’s effort to support the development of a fully established and well integrated transport networks. The establishment of a good transport network of both cycling and walking is a very crucial factor in a given community, and their design and development should be part of the projects of the federal-aid developments. This paper explores the federal transport policy in the United States, provides a brief description of the policy and its likely pros and cons in the United States.
The policy statement is to incorporate convenient and safe bicycling and walking facilities into the transportation programs and projects. Every agency of transportation has a major responsibility of improving opportunities and conditions for bicycling and walking and to completely integrate them into the system of transportation. This policy has a wide range benefits to the US public especially those who walk and cycle. The community based benefits include the health benefits, ease of transport to the citizens, good and proper quality of life, improved safety on roads and good environment conditions. There are some shortcomings of this policy because some of the laws are not flexible therefore end up oppressing the citizens. Citizens are charged with mistakes which are very minor and do not make sense at all.
In summary, the increased commitment on the investment of bicycle facilities together with walking networks can be of great importance. It can assist in meeting goals for a healthier and cleaner air, easily accessible and less congested roadways, and safer, cost-efficient and liveable communities. The sector of bicycling and walking provides minimal cost mobility of options that ask for fewer demands therefore the government should work hard to ensure this department is effective and minimal complaints are registered.
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