It has come to our attention that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) has proposed a policy in favor of adding rumble strips to most NYS highways, including secondary highways. We consider rumble strips a hazard for bicyclists and motorcyclists. Rumble strips are difficult and dangerous to maneuver on, and can limit options for avoiding other hazards such as automobile traffic or shoulder debris. This will be a bad policy for all roads, especially ones that have been designated as bicycle routes. We oppose this policy, and would like to see it eliminated. We are similarly opposed to the use of various so-called "soft shoulder" technologies (a.k.a. "crumble shoulders"). Please keep NYS highways and highway shoulders smooth, hard, and free of hazards. We also urge the NYS DOT to work with local cycling clubs in the state, and to include input from them in formulating any replacement policy.