The deadline for cities and counties across Texas to remove painted crosswalks is Friday, Nov. 7. That date is 30 days after the Oct. 8 order from Governor Abbott and TxDOT to comply with a federal directive to keep roadways safe.

The initial order for the removal of painted crosswalks came from U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy.

“Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork,” Duffy wrote.

The City of San Antonio has since drafted an exemption request to keep the rainbow crosswalk in place.

A letter from Assistant City Manager John Peterek cited available safety data that showed that the intersection of N. Main Ave and E. Evergreen St., where the rainbow crosswalk is located, is safer than a nearby crosswalk without rainbow painting.

“It serves as traffic calming

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