Dallas Removes Political Crosswalks, Community Brainstorms Next

0:00City crews in Dallas are pulling up dozens of decorative crosswalks right now, like the rainbow designs in the Oklan area and Black Lives Matter. Murals farther south. Stay transportation officials say, these don't meet basic safety rules, so they're getting replaced with plain ones. This all stems from a push by Governor Greg Abbott to wipe out what he sees as political messages on public roads. The Texas Department of Transportation sent out the order, and Dallas jumped on it this week. Folks in those neighborhoods feel let down since the crosswalk stood for local pride in history. One sign of that frustration came when police nabbed a guy overnight trying to slap fresh rainbow paint back on Cedar Springs Road. Work should wrap up with full repaints by April 28th, and the city's arts team is setting up meetings to brainstorm what's next. Communities aren't stopping there. They're eyeing art pieces, colorful lights, projections, and more on sidewalks or buildings. As the old markings fade, leaders say the real energy and identity they represented will stick around, paving the way for fresh ways to shine.

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