Orlando’s artistic crosswalks boosted safety. Florida ordered them painted over:
Decorative crosswalks and intersections made pedestrians safer in downtown ...
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Orlando’s Artistic Crosswalks Cut Accidents Despite BanSince last year, vehicle-pedestrian conflicts dropped by about 65% at four decorated downtown crosswalks in Orlando.
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- Orlando added four colorful crosswalks downtown last year, nearly tripling the number of pedestrians crossing those streets.
- Despite increased foot traffic, incidents involving cars swerving or braking sharply declined by approximately 65%.
- Florida’s transportation department ordered these artistic markings removed, citing new rules but providing no supporting safety data.
- State lawmakers dispute the ban's legal basis and suggest the move is driven more by politics than evidence.
There has been no data produced that shows that they are not safe.— Mike Lydon, founder of the urban design firm Street Plans, which has worked with cities on street art projects.
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