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Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars
September 23, 2025/
- The Trump administration canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails and bike lanes, citing that the projects aren’t designed for cars.
- The DOT rescinded grants for projects in various cities, including San Diego, Fairfield, and Boston, stating that they are “hostile” to cars or could “impede vehicle capacity and speed”.
- Local officials and transit advocates are looking for alternative funding sources to make up for the shortfalls, with some saying that the cancellation of federal grants may actually allow their projects to move faster.
By Ted Mann



