Trump Official Labels Bike Lanes As DEI
The article asserts that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s remarks on 2021 grants, which he claimed would improve infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, enhance safety, advance equity, and combat climate change, were met with criticism. Opponents reportedly attacked federal spending that did not directly benefit them. However, these grants reportedly funded a range of infrastructure projects across the nation, including transit centers, bridge replacements, street extensions, traffic signal installations, and bike lanes, though the financial status of some projects is now unclear. Further, a subsequent $1.5 billion in grants announced in 2023 encouraged applicants to address climate change, racial equity, and barriers to opportunity, with awards going to numerous rural and urban projects beyond just bike lanes.
John Q. Hosedrinker