Tampa officials will remove 47 street murals to comply with a state crackdown on pavement art, a city spokesperson said Monday.
- Nearly half are part of a school crosswalk art campaign that the Florida Department of Transportation awarded in 2021 for its innovation and safety.
Why it matters: The about-face raises more questions about the reasoning behind the Florida Department of Transportation’s directive, which state leaders previously said was to bolster driver and pedestrian safety.
State of play: Tampa crews will begin this week to remove 47 painted intersections, crosswalks and curbs…..