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Murals are beautiful to look at, but can they make our cities and towns safer?
The report found that colorful additions to pavement actually decreased traffic accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists by 50%.
The team studied 17 asphalt art sites across the nation which have been adorned for more than two years.
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Accident rates since installation were analyzed in comparison to the plain past.
Crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists were halved and crashes leading to injuries were reduced by 37%.
Video footage analysis at five sites confirmed why the artwork may have a safety effect.
Bloomberg’sAsphalt Art Initiativeis dedicated to promoting the safety benefits of decorative asphalt.
They call it activating the streets.
The project focuses on roadways, pedestrian spaces, and vertical infrastructure.
They have so far funded 42 public artworks in the U.S. and Europe.
Plus, the artwork is a great way for communities to come together and beautify a space.
