The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) has joined forces with the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) to launch the Midtown Bike Lane Barrier Mural project, a vibrant initiative designed to enhance cyclist safety and enrich the urban landscape. Along 10th Street between Monroe Drive and Myrtle Street, the project combines functionality and creativity to transform over 300 concrete barriers into stunning works of art.
Atlanta-based artist JONESY, alongside her talented team, was chosen to design and execute the murals. The initiative embraced community engagement by inviting local residents to participate in painting the barriers, fostering a sense of collaboration and ownership in the city’s creative evolution.
Funded by the Safety & Mobility Fund through the City of Atlanta’s Office of Strategy and Planning, with support from Deputy Commissioner Betty Smoot-Madison, this project underscores ATLDOT’s commitment to its Vision Zero goals. By prioritizing the safety of the city’s most vulnerable roadway users—pedestrians, bicyclists, children, older adults, and underserved communities—this initiative highlights the city’s dedication to making Atlanta’s streets safer and more inclusive.
The Midtown Bike Lane Barrier Mural project is a powerful example of how art and infrastructure can intersect to create a safer, more vibrant Atlanta.