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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cites a new law (SB 1662) as justification for removing street art from crosswalks, claiming it allows FDOT to withhold road project funds for non-compliance.

Critics argue the law merely broadened FDOT's existing authority and that the removal of art, particularly rainbow crosswalks, is politically motivated.

While FDOT claims to be enforcing a new standard, they previously approved and supported many of the now-removed art installations.

There was no mention of crosswalk art when the bill Gov. Ron DeSantis cites as the reason for the state’s crackdown on street art was passed in the Legislature.

The removal of colorful arrays on street crossings throughout the state in recent weeks has sparked frustration – and in some cases outrage

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