US EditionAbbott Threatens Cities that Don’t Remove ‘Political Ideologies’ From Streets
Governor Abbott warns Texas cities that failure to remove politically themed street markings may result in loss of state and federal transportation funding, affecting numerous municipalities.
- On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Transportation to ensure Texas counties and cities remove political ideologies from streets or face funding cuts.
- Citing roadway safety guidance, Abbott framed the removals as enforcement of federal and state traffic-safety guidelines and the SAFE ROADS initiative to reduce distractions.
- TxDOT's letter to local officials explains cities and counties have 30 days to remove non-compliant installations or risk losing funding, as decorative markings are prohibited unless they serve traffic control or safety.
- Examples of fiscal stakes show Houston's $9 to $13 billion I-45 expansion and a $548 million TxDOT project could face funding cuts, affecting affected cities.
- Houston council member Abbie Kamin urged that Abbott's move is a political stunt, while San Antonio Rainbow Crosswalk was funded with $19,000 from Pride San Antonio and city officials say state authority may be limited.
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In response to the order to remove the rainbow crosswalks:
The uproar in the community over Greg Abbott’s demand that any non-standard crosswalks anywhere in Texas — read that as the rainbow crosswalks on Cedar Springs Road in the heart of the Dallas Gayborhood — or risk losing millions in federal funds continues to grow. And several local organizations have issued statements addressing the situation. GLAAD, Texas Latino Pride, Pride in Dallas, Dallas Social Queer Organization, ReVoyce and Dallas Pride …
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The Oak Lawn Gayborhood’s recently restored rainbow crosswalks could be destroyed any day now thanks to a 2013 Federal Highway Administration and a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott, according to reports by CBS News and other media outlets. Cities that fail to remove rainbow crosswalks and any other crosswalk art stand to lose millions in federal road funding, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned governors in July. Abbott this week orde…
El Paso's pride sidewalks may face removal after Abbott's order
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The rainbow-colored sidewalks and paths honoring LGBTQ+ pride that have been part of Downtown El Paso for several years may have to be removed permanently. This comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told cities and counties to remove "any and all political ideologies" from the streets on Wednesday, Oct. 8, as it violates federal and state guidelines regarding road safety. "Texans expect their taxpayer dollars to be used wis…
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