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Jacksonville to Remove Pavement Art Amid Funding Threat

8/30/2025

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Jacksonville will remove pavement art at six intersections to comply with a state order, potentially jeopardizing state funding.
The Florida Department of Transportation cites safety concerns, while critics claim decorated crosswalks improve pedestrian safety.
Future art projects will be relocated to private property.
Estimated removal costs are $21,796, not including security expenses.

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Story summary

Jacksonville will remove pavement art at six intersections to comply with a state order, potentially jeopardizing state funding.
The Florida Department of Transportation cites safety concerns, while critics claim decorated crosswalks improve pedestrian safety.
Future art projects will be relocated to private property.
Estimated removal costs are $21,796, not including security expenses.