WASHINGTON â(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. The U.S. Department of Transportationâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is marking Bicycle Safety Month by reminding motorists and cyclists of the steps they should take to reverse the trend of rising numbers of cycling fatalities on the nationâs roads. Last fall, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx launched DOTâs âSafer People, Safer Streetsâ Initiative to make biking and walking safe for all.






