Our Lansing neighborhoods are full of friendly folks, flower gardens, and cars. Drivers often travel our streets as fast as they can. This causes hazards to other street and sidewalk users. Studies have shown that street art can make roads safer for everyone. We want all people to feel safe and at ease while doing the simple activity of crossing the street.
The aim of the crosswalk painting projects is to increase joy while using the sidewalks and slow traffic on the roads. Playful imagery at common intersections brings people out of the commonplace. Traveling along colorful crosswalks empowers pedestrians with a sense of belonging while catching the eye of drivers to remind them of other roadway users.
Neighbors Love the Crosswalk Paintings
The Lansing City Pulse profiled the crosswalk painting projects in a 2024 “Arts and Culture” article by Chelsea Lake Roberts, check it out here. We could not do this work without the support of our wonderful eastside Lansing neighbors.
So appreciative of this beautification project! It brings a smile to my face every day!
Ginny, Lansing
People are supposed to be driving slow and keeping an eye out for kids. They don’t realize it’s life and death, but it really is. I’m thankful for these projects because this is a place where people live.
Claire, Lansing
You are all so wonderful and talented. How I enjoy all the painted intersections on my walks. You brighten the Eastside!!! Great thanks.
Lynne, Lansing
Thank you for creating the coolest neighborhood to live in! Y’all make it better
Autumn, Lansing
Sunflower Rainbow
N Francis Ave and Vine St, Lansing
Sunflower pattern painted along three crossings of Neighborhood intersection. Sunflower template after much praise from local residents.
This crossing was funded through a grant from The City of Lansing’s Office of Neighborhoods, Art & Citizen Engagement.
Paint used: SealMaster Liquid Thermoplastic Traffic Marking Paint
Monarch & Milkweed
Ferguson St and jerome st, Lansing
Milkweed and monarch design chosen by, painted by, and funded by private Eastfield neighbors.
Paint used: SealMaster Liquid Thermoplastic Traffic Marking Paint
Neighborhood Flowers
N Clemens And Jerome St, Lansing
Gigantic flowers found in the neighborhood bloom from crosswalks along recently repaved N Clemens Ave. This work funded by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.
Painting method: Rust-oleum spray paint, with hand carved cardboard stencils
Paint your roads
- Would you like your neighborhood intersection painted? We will collaborate with you to make it happen.
- Want some more information about how it is done? We are happy to share resources and specifics.
- Want to get involved with the work we are doing? We love new volunteers and partners.
