Overview
- TxDOT rejected San Antonio’s exemption request, citing the absence of a signed, sealed certification from a traffic engineer confirming compliance with federal standards.
- The city told the state it will remove the rainbow crosswalks at North Main Avenue and East Evergreen Street and install standard markings on or before Jan. 15, 2026.
- Officials plan rainbow-colored sidewalk treatments one block north and one block south of the intersection to recognize the Pride Cultural Heritage District.
- State pressure follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s Oct. 8 directive and aligns with the federal SAFE ROADS push to keep intersections free of distractions, with funding consequences threatened for noncompliance.
- City leaders say safety data show no increase in pedestrian injuries since the 2018 installation, while LGBTQ+ advocates criticize the order and urge a stronger challenge.