Locally, all artistic crosswalks are safety tools – pavement markings put in place to enhance safety. All the crosswalks in Leon County are apolitical, and for the ones where research was done, the research proved the enhance safety.
What began as a cheerful safety project by Leon County students – bright crosswalks splashed with color outside their schools – will be painted over this week, casualties of a state law cracking down on street art.
"The lights that you'll see later tonight, the planters, the bike racks, these are just a part of the invitation to bring you here," said Verlonda Johnson, KCCI Community Catalyst, mother and business owner.
Phase 1 began in Bicentennial Square. KCCI Community Catalyst Rachel Corry and KCCI's Executive Director talk with Greg Tish about some of the plans happening downtown.
After several years of work, multiple meetings with the Community Redevelopment Agency, and numerous responses for community input, KCCI was able to debut the beginning improvements of the long-awaited Bicentennial Square park.
City officials braved mid-morning heat Monday to celebrate the first phase of the Bicentennial Square project, which aims to breathe new life into the area surrounding City Hall. The project is the brainchild of KCCI.
The City of Tallahassee and 2025 KCCI volunteer Community Catalyst team celebrate the first phase of improvements being completed at Bicentennial Square Park on Monday
Leon County, Fla. is raising crosswalks near its schools and decorating them with colorful artwork to make its communities safer and promote walkability. The new crosswalks have resulted in notable reductions in traffic speeds.
