BLOOMBERG • September 22, 2025
The Trump administration canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails and bike lanes in communities around the country this month, each time offering a simple rationale for yanking back federal aid: the projects aren’t designed for cars. President Donald Trump has made no secret of his quest to undo the policies of Joe Biden, including rescinding funding for projects involving electric vehicle charging and clean energy. But the wave of cancellations issued Sept. 9 by the DOT demonstrates just how determined the administration is to promote the use of single-occupancy vehicles in cities and towns – and to thwart local governments’ attempts to develop other ways for residents to get around.