Trump Admin Attacks Bike Lanes | Philadelphia News

The Trump administration is launching a full-scale assault on bike lanes, calling them “DEI bike lanes” and even targeting existing ones near the White House, while claiming they cause traffic and waste fuel — a narrative that frames cycling as a liberal hoax tied to a “phony climate agenda.” But this pushback clashes with overwhelming public support: over 70% of Americans, including Republicans, back bike infrastructure. Nationwide, protected bike lanes have exploded from 100 miles in 2000 to over 4,400 miles today, with 25,000+ miles of repurposed rail trails. Yet, grants are being frozen or canceled — like Nashville’s $9.3M project and Fairfield, Alabama’s $11.7M path — sparking legal battles and community outrage. Once bipartisan, bike lanes now face politicization, with conservatives branding them as social engineering. Even progressive cities like Boston are scaling back due to local backlash over parking and traffic. The battle isn’t just about pavement — it’s about who gets to define America’s future streets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f2c84f499faa936