Creative crosswalks: Street art meets safety enhancement
Safety & SecuritySummary
Improving pedestrian and traffic safety has never been so creative. Various U.S. cities are now implementing projects to revitalize their urban centres by commissioning artwork for crosswalks. The growing trend to move away from the standard white striped crosswalk towards more bright and colorful designs is intended to both enhance safety and aesthetics. San Francisco’s rainbow crosswalks and Long Beach’s sea-themed pedestrian paths are some examples of how a city can choose to display local culture, history and talent in a way that is not only visually pleasing, but also a benefit to commuters. As this trend grows, cities like Austin are now creating neighborhood grants for communities willing to pursue creative crosswalks.