Earlier this week, both rainbow and Black Lives Matter crosswalks were erased per Gov. Abbott’s directive meant to “prioritize uniformity and predictability in traffic control devices statewide.” However, one has been allowed to remain. University Park’s intersection that depicts the SMU Mustang, according to Thursday’s report by WFAA’s Rachel Behrndt sidesteps the issue.
From WFAA:
University Park said in a statement that an intersection featuring the SMU mustang formed with decorative bricks does not violate the directive that prompted Dallas and other cities to remove their decorative crosswalks.
The Mustang intersection was installed last year at Hillcrest near Snider Plaza in partnership with SMU.
University Park said it believes the intersection complies with the state directive.
“After review of the TxDOT documents, we believe all intersections within the City are in compliance with the Governor’s order,” University Park said in a statement. “This determination was shared with TxDOT, and no further action was requested.”
Dallas had appealed TxDOT’s directive to remove the pavement markings, the city said, but TxDOT rejected the appeal.
–From staff reports