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City staff pitches intersection murals and painted crosswalks to calm traffic, boost downtown appeal
Summary
Beaumont staff presented a proposal to add painted crosswalks and intersection murals to slow traffic and enliven downtown. Committee members asked staff for cost, lifespan and maintenance estimates, and agreed to pilot one location and refine the downtown boundary before expanding.
City economic development staff proposed adding painted crosswalks and intersection murals to Downtown Beaumont as a low-cost traffic-calming and placemaking measure, and the Economic Development Committee asked staff to gather cost and lifespan estimates and return with a focused pilot plan.
“Painted crosswalks and intersection murals can serve as visual cues to encourage drivers to slow down, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic,” said Joseph Veil, economic development staff, during a presentation outlining potential benefits and challenges.…
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