AT A GLANCE
- San Antonio’s rainbow Pride crosswalk will be removed after failing to meet federal and state traffic standards.
- The city requested an exemption from TxDOT but was unable to secure the required engineering certification.
- TxDOT denied the waiver, citing violations of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
- Removal and replacement are scheduled to be completed by Jan. 15.
TxDOT Denies Waiver for Pride Crosswalk, State Rules Override City Effort
San Antonio’s well-known rainbow Pride crosswalk, a visible marker of the city’s LGBTQ Pride District, is set to be removed after state officials determined it does not meet federal traffic standards.
The crosswalk, located at North Main Avenue and East Evergreen Street, has been in place since 2018 and has long served as a symbol of inclusion in the area. Its removal follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to eliminate what his administration defines as political ideologies from Texas roadways.
City officials sought an exemption from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in November, hoping to preserve the crosswalk. However, according to District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur, the city could not meet a key requirement…