The four crosswalks at Cedar Springs Road and Throckmorton Street are the first to be redone.
DALLAS — The iconic rainbow crosswalks along Cedar Springs Road in Dallas are getting upgraded during Pride Month.
The 10 rainbow crosswalks along Cedar Springs Road in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas were originally installed in February 2020, according to the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Since then, the crosswalks have deteriorated and lost some of their vibrancy as people returned to work and traffic increased.
“The Crosswalk Project is a privately funded component of City of Dallas streetscape improvements underway in the Oak Lawn area. The project was designed to enhance the vibrancy and attractiveness of the area as a part of Dallas’ overall plan to brand and promote the various cultural and business districts/neighborhoods around the Central Business District (CBD) through distinctive design of key crosswalks in each area. The crosswalks on Cedar Springs are colorful stripes of the rainbow flag, symbolizing LGBT identity and pride,” the chamber’s website explained.
The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce has worked with the city to try to find a solution for the upkeep of the crosswalks. Now, North Texas LGBTQ Chamber President Tony Vedda says donations and pledges totaling $45,000 have provided the means to replace the old crosswalks.
“This will cover the cost to remove the old, busted-up crosswalks, prep the surfaces, and replace them with the new design,” Vedda said.
The four crosswalks at Cedar Springs Road and Throckmorton Street are the first to be redone, with the rest to follow, Vedda said.
Vedda says the chamber will plan the schedule for the rest of the crosswalk work with the city, and the work will depend on their schedule and the weather.