Duffy Calls On Governors To Ban Rainbow Crosswalks

From the Heritage Foundation’s Daily Signal:

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter Tuesday to the 50 state governors, urging them to remove distractions from roads, including divisive and distracting political messaging like rainbow crosswalks.

“Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork,” Duffy said in a statement first provided to The Daily Signal. “Today I am calling on governors in every state to ensure that roadways, intersections, and crosswalks are kept free of distractions.”

“Far too many Americans die each year to traffic fatalities to take our eye off the ball,” the secretary added. The Transportation Department “stands ready to help communities across the country make their roads safer and easier to navigate.”

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Via Google: “Rainbow crosswalks are often funded through a mix of public and private sources, including city budgets, public art funds, and private donations. Some cities allocate specific funds for public art projects, which may include rainbow crosswalks. Others rely on private donations, community fundraising, or sponsorships to cover the costs.”

Taxpayers expect their dollars to fund safe streets, not rainbow crosswalks.

Political banners have no place on public roads. I’m reminding recipients of @USDOT roadway funding that it’s limited to features advancing safety, and nothing else. It’s that simple. https://t.co/hA5FBsVFXO

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) July 1, 2025