Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Criticizes DEI Bike Lanes Amid $1.7 Billion Infrastructure Grants
Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a series of grants totaling $1.7 billion for infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and shipping ports. However, Duffy has pledged not to fund what he describes as 'DEI bike lanes' and other 'Biden-era DEI pet projects.' His agency has removed speed limit reductions, bike lanes, and pedestrian safety measures from its list of proven safety practices, labeling them as 'social initiatives' that increase congestion. This stance has sparked debate over whether bike lanes are a partisan issue, with some community members supporting bike lane projects for safety and others opposing them due to traffic concerns.