How cars became the symbol of American manhood
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s shift follows a 75% rise in pedestrian and cyclist deaths since 2009, according to The New York Times.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy canceled federal grants for "DEI bike lanes" on Friday, redirecting $1.7 billion toward roads and bridges in a significant infrastructure pivot.
- Shortly after his 2025 inauguration, Duffy issued guidance prioritizing transportation programs for communities "with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average," which critics including author Leslie Kern argue reinforces traditional gender roles.
- Cycling fatalities increased 87% since 2010, and pedestrian deaths rose 75% since 2009, yet a June 2025 YouGov survey found 75% of U.S. adults support bike lanes, with 33% wanting expansion.
- The Department of Transportation removed critical safety data regarding vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes in July, complicating road improvement planning while Duffy emphasizes car culture over alternative transportation.
- This policy pivot reverses the Biden administration's focus on climate change mitigation and equitable infrastructure, as current priorities emphasize fossil fuel-reliant transportation and position car culture as central to domestic messaging.
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How cars became the symbol of American manhood
The 19th reports on how car culture symbolizes American manhood, reflecting conservative masculinity while pushing back against bike infrastructure and eco-friendly initiatives.
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