Everyday dozens of students utilize this colorful crosswalk to get to and from Sam Rampello Downtown Partnership School in Tampa.

The crosswalk art mural was put in place by the City of Tampa, not only to add vibrancy to the area but to also improve the safety of school children crossing the street.

Were pretty safe walking across here, especially with the crossing guard too, thats extra safety, Alicia Goff.

Goff and her fourth grader said they hate to see it disappear.

Its a disappointment because it really brings out the community diversity and its colorful. It brings out joy I think, said Goff.

Floridas cities are now under tight deadlines to remove street murals, with Florida Department of Transportation and federal guidance stressing safety and uniformity.

The colors haven't rea

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