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Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars
The Trump administration reversed $37.2 million in federal grants for bike and trail projects, prioritizing vehicle travel and road capacity over alternative transportation.
- President Donald Trump's transportation department has withdrawn previously awarded grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes, citing they are 'hostile' to motor vehicles and do not support road capacity.
- The department informed local officials in six states, including Connecticut and New Mexico, that funding from a $1.1 trillion infrastructure law is being rescinded.
- The withdrawal of Connecticut's $5.7 million grant shows a shift from promoting alternative transportation to prioritizing vehicles.
- Mayor Tim Keller of Albuquerque expressed determination to fight against the Trump administration's decision to retract $11.5 million for a local project.
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President Donald Trump’s transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems ‘hostile’ to cars
CHICAGO — President Donald Trump’s transportation department has been pulling back grants already announced for recreational trails and bicycle lanes, telling local officials their projects fail to promote road capacity or are “hostile to motor vehicles.” The department recently sent letters to local governments in at least six states — Alabama, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Mexico — informing them it was withdrawing m…
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