Artist Opportunities - Art in the Right of Way Program

In searching for artist opportunities I found that our city has a Community Powered Infrastructure Program. Within this opportunity is an Art in the Right of Way Program. I was inspired to write a proposal to install a road mural near our highly trafficked road way in front of Daubenspeck Nature Park. Read more here…

Proof of concept:
In a study by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Sam Schwartz Consulting found that asphalt art in the right-of-way significantly improves street safety and encourages drivers to slow down and be more alert. 
Key Findings of the Study

• 50% drop in crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists.

• 37% drop in crashes leading to injuries.

• 17% decrease in total overall crashes.

• 27% increase in drivers yielding to pedestrians who have the right-of-way.

• 25% decrease in dangerous conflicts between drivers and pedestrians.

Why It Works

• Better visibility: Colorful crosswalks and intersection murals make pedestrian spaces easier for drivers to see.

• Visual narrowing: Designs can make wide streets or intersections feel tighter, which naturally forces drivers to reduce their speed.

• Driver awareness: Visual changes break up the monotony of the road and alert drivers that they are entering a shared public space. 

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