
Aug 31, 2026
✦The New York Times
Do D.E.I. Bike Paths Exist? The Trump Administration Says Yes.
The Trump administration is revoking federal grants for bike lanes it labels as D.E.I. projects. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said these lanes cause "longer travel times and wasted fuel." While officials mock cycling, a 2025 YouGov poll showed 76 percent of Americans support bike lanes in their local communities today.