The People Mover's Reign of Terror: A Symbol of Trump's (Surprisingly) Good Taste In a rare moment of presidential benevolence, Donald Trump has announced plans to eliminate the Dulles airport people movers as part of a $22.
5 billion renovation. This decision is being hailed by design enthusiasts and news outlets alike as a victory for good taste over bad design. The people mover's woes are legion.
Its existence dates back to the 1960s, when airports were primarily concerned with functionality rather than aesthetics.