How Painted Intersections and Pop-Up Plazas Drive Permanent Transit Policy

Aerial view of a colorful painted mural at a residential intersection

Why Paint on Asphalt Is More Than Public Art A painted crosswalk or pop-up plaza can look, at first glance, like a modest beautification project. Bright geometric patterns attract attention, temporary planters soften a corner, and a few bollards can make a formerly hostile space feel more welcoming. Yet reducing these interventions to decoration misses … Read moreHow Painted Intersections and Pop-Up Plazas Drive Permanent Transit Policy