The move rolls back a Biden-era policy that included these considerations in decision-making criteria for infrastructure projects.
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaks during a press conference following an American Airlines plane crash on Jan. 30, 2025, in Arlington, Va. Kayla Bartkowski via Getty Images
DOT removes equity, environmental factors from IIJA funding decisions By Julie Strupp
The move rolls back a Biden-era policy that included these considerations in decision-making criteria for infrastructure projects.
Dive Brief:
■ The U. S. DOT has rolled back a Biden-era policy that included environmental and social considerations in federally funded infrastructure projects, according to a Monday memo from the agency.
■ The move rescinds two Federal Highway Administration memos, issued in 2021 and 2023, both titled“ Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build a Better America.”
■ Former President Joe Biden’ s policy advised state and local agencies
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