"The removals come after TxDOT told the city that decorative crosswalks don't meet the state's traffic control standards, which govern how roads are marked and designed."
"City leaders asked for an exception. The state denied it and made the stakes clear: comply or risk losing transportation funding."
"Local officials and advocates say there's little evidence to support that claim. Many of the crosswalks were installed with private donations, not taxpayer money."
"The directive stems from an order by Gov. Greg Abbott, whose administration has insisted the issue is one of safety and uniformity, arguing roads should not include markings that could distract drivers."
Crews began removing rainbow crosswalks in Dallas' LGBTQ+ district after the Texas Department of Transportation mandated compliance with state traffic control standards. This project will eliminate about 30 decorative crossings, including Pride and Black Lives Matter crosswalks. City officials sought an exception but were denied, facing potential loss of transportation funding. The state argues the removals are for safety and uniformity, while local advocates contest the lack of evidence supporting this claim.
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