WATCH: Florida Removes Miami Beach Rainbow Crosswalk

Florida’s proactive efforts to ensure we keep our transportation facilities free & clear of political ideologies were cemented into law by @GovRonDeSantis on June 19 w/ the signing of Senate Bill 1662 & reemphasized in FDOT’s attached memo. Great to now have our federal partners… pic.twitter.com/zmvFJNs8Sn

— Jared W. Perdue, P.E. (@FDOT_Secretary) July 2, 2025

Further, a July memo issued by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked states to participate in a roadway safety initiative which included keeping intersections and crosswalks distraction-free.

Duffy’s letter reads in part,” The SAFE ROADS national initiative will focus on the non-freeway arterials within your State, including safety and operation at intersections and along segments, consistent and recognizable traffic control devices including crosswalk and intersection markings, and orderly use of the right‑of‑way that is kept free from distractions.”

He continued:

We are getting back to the basics — using data to guide decision-making and prioritize investments that reduce distraction while improving mobility and safety for all road users. Within 60 days, I request that your State DOT, in coordination with your metropolitan planning organizations, use available safety data, analysis, and assessments to develop a list of arterial segments, including intersections, with the highest safety, operational, or compliance concerns that will be addressed by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. Please submit the list of locations to your Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Division Office.