After Sean Duffy's confirmation as transportation secretary, he implemented a directive prioritizing federal transportation funds for projects in communities with above-average marriage and birthrates. This decision has drawn scrutiny from experts and advocacy groups who question its connection to transportation goals. The Transportation Department justified the move as part of Trump’s agenda to promote family and economic development. While some conservatives view declining birthrates as an economic threat, critics argue there is no substantial evidence linking transportation projects directly to increased marriage or fertility rates.
The directive highlighting that federal transportation funds should prioritize projects in communities with marriage and birthrates above the national average raises questions about its relevance to transportation goals.
Advocates and policy experts expressed puzzlement over the memo's implications, questioning how it aligns with the broader objectives of improving transportation under the Trump administration.
Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance emphasize the urgency of addressing declining birthrates, yet the connection between transportation funding and reversing this trend remains speculative.
Experts assert there's little evidence linking transportation policy changes—like increased bike lanes—to higher rates of marriage or birth, challenging the logic behind the funding directive.
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