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Trump Administration Takes Aim at Rainbow Crosswalks Like at Pulse Nightclub Site
- On July 1, 2025, Secretary Duffy ordered all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico to remove rainbow crosswalks and political street art to enhance road safety.
- Over half of U.S. roadway fatalities occur on non-freeway arterial roads, prompting a 2011 FHWA warning that crosswalk art can degrade contrast and create a false sense of security.
- Duffy's letter cites 39,345 traffic deaths in 2024, with the FHWA supporting removal of crosswalk art to improve safety and prevent traffic device obfuscation.
- Secretary Duffy orders states to identify safety concerns within 60 days, with plans due by the end of Fiscal Year 2026, supporting nationwide safety efforts.
- The SAFE ROADS initiative frames street art as a safety threat, potentially reshaping public expression debates while emphasizing infrastructure as a safety imperative.
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Trump Admin Wants Pride Flags Off the Streets, Literally
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Trump Administration Orders Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks, Citing Traffic Safety Concerns
America’s streets and sidewalks have become the latest battleground in the culture wars. For years now, city officials nationwide have been busy painting crosswalks in... The post Trump Administration Orders Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks, Citing Traffic Safety Concerns appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Transportation Secretary Duffy Sends Letter to States Banning Rainbow Crosswalks on Roadways
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is telling governors to strip political symbols like rainbow crosswalks from public roads, calling them dangerous distractions. The move is part of a new federal push to make America’s roadways safer and less politicized. Key Facts: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to all U.S. governors, D.C.’s mayor, and Puerto Rico’s governor urging the removal of political messaging from roads. Duffy state…
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