The U.S. is making a significant policy revision that will cater more towards walkers and cyclists.
“Transportation agencies are urged to take action on a number of fronts, including the creation of pathways for bike riders and pedestrians on bridges, and providing children with safe biking and walking routes to schools.”
Here’s a link to the article in the New York Times: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/26/in-policy-shift-transportation-department-embraces-bikes/
Thanks to Warren of Bike Friendly Windsor for spotting this!