Nathan Bernier Austin transportation reporter KUT News
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Austin removes colorful crosswalks after feds terminate safety study

The three crossings were part of a federal study, originally scheduled to run through 2026, on how creative crosswalks affect pedestrian safety.

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A rainbow crosswalk at Manor Road at Leona Street in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. A sign reading "Facilities Complex" is visible as green golf cart-type vehicles drive out.
A rainbow crosswalk at Manor Road at Leona Street in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. A sign reading "Facilities Complex" is visible as green golf cart-type vehicles drive out.

The three crossings were part of a federal study, originally scheduled to run through 2026, on how creative crosswalks affect pedestrian safety.