Politics & Government
Possible Federal Cuts To Bike Lane Expansion Could Have Big Impact In Chicago
The Trump administration is looking to tighten the chain for bicyclists — rolling back funding for the lanes where they ride.
March 14, 2025
The Trump administration is looking to tighten the chain for bicyclists — rolling back funding for the lanes where they ride.
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The federal money for bike lanes already under construction is allocated, but U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is ready to put a stop to any future dollars and keep bike lanes in cities, including Chicago, from expanding.
On the Near West Side, construction has been under way recently to extend the bike lanes around Harrison Street. Cycling in that area Thursday was Itamar Steiner, a University of Illinois Chicago grad student, real estate broker, and 2018 Chicago Cubs draft pick — and an avid cyclist who is rarely seen without his gear.
