Rainbow colors decorate a downtown Orlando intersection memorializing the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. The artwork symbolizes solidarity with the LGBTQ community and the creation of a welcoming space. However, recent guidance from Florida officials and federal directives aim to remove such painted crosswalks, citing safety concerns and the need for consistent road surfaces. Transportation Secretary Duffy emphasized that roads should prioritize safety over political messaging. Despite these concerns, data does not support claims that painted crosswalks compromise safety.
The crosswalk was decorated to show the city's solidarity with the LGBTQ community and to memorialize the 49 people killed inside the popular gay club.
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy gave states 60 days to study crosswalks at intersections and develop a list of 'compliance concerns' in their states.
Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork, said Duffy in a statement announcing the initiative.
The available data don't bear out the safety concerns surrounding painted crosswalks.
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