In response to the declining fertility rate in the US, the Trump administration plans to prioritize funding for transportation projects in family-friendly communities. With the national fertility rate dropping to 1.6, below the 2.0 needed for sustainability, this initiative aims to encourage childbearing by focusing on regions with higher marriage and birth rates. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's memo outlines plans to allocate funds efficiently to support families and improve infrastructure, hoping to reverse alarming demographic trends and address concerns voiced by figures like Elon Musk about the risks of population collapse.
The new transport funding initiative aims to support family-friendly communities, addressing the alarming low US fertility rate with a focus on high marriage and birth rates.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that the DOT should efficiently support families with young children while making decisions based on sound economic principles.
Elon Musk has termed the declining fertility rates a 'crisis,' emphasizing the need for action to prevent potential population collapse.
These projects will include improvements to public transit and road safety, targeting areas with higher marriage and birth rates, reflecting a new strategic priority.
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