The War on the War on Cars with Ted Mann
About this episode
The discussion centers on the Trump administration's rollback of federal funding for biking, walking, and public transit projects, framing it as a 'war on the war on cars.' Reporter Ted Mann explains how discretionary grants for active transportation are being rescinded for prioritizing non-car travel modes, affecting communities nationwide, including red states. The episode highlights the political and ideological motives behind these cuts, the impact on local projects, and the challenges municipalities face in continuing infrastructure development without federal support. It also touches on legal and financial uncertainties for contractors and the broader implications for transportation equity and safety.
In this episode, we talk about the Trump Administration's full-on financial assault on all the modes of transportation we hold dear here at The War on Cars. Biking, walking, public transit—basically, anything deemed "hostile to cars" or that has something to do with sustainability and equity is under attack. Ted Mann, a reporter at Bloomberg News who has been covering the story, joins us to explain what is going on with federal transportation funding for active transportation projects and more.
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