The City of San Antonio announced on June 20 that the City Council authorized the creation of a Community Crosswalk Program that will allow decorative elements at crosswalks across the city. The rainbow crosswalk that was installed last year at the corner of Evergreen and North Main served as the inspiration for “artistic” crosswalks in…
Rainbow Crosswalk Pilot Program Could Lead to “Artistic” Crosswalks in Other Parts of City
The rainbow crosswalk that was installed last June at the corner of Evergreen and North Main may serve as a model for “artistic” crosswalks in other parts of the city under a proposed Community Crosswalks Program, according to the Department of Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI). The rainbow crosswalk was originally installed as part of…
It’s a Matter of Pride for the Guardians of the Crosswalk
It’s 3 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26. While most of the community is fast asleep, a group of volunteers is busy power washing the rainbow crosswalk at the intersection of North Main and Evergreen in the heart of San Antonio’s gayborhood. At around 5 a.m., the bleary-eyed crew is nearly finished the job, knowing they’ll…
Commentary: Is the Rainbow Crosswalk Worth the $30,000 Price Tag?
Can we talk about the rainbow crosswalk now, please, and the $30,000 raised to paint it? I know with all my heart how joyous it was for those young, pride-inspired community minded artists who did all that work to get permission to brighten up our day with a rainbow. And the Express-News was all supportive…
Exclusive First Photos: Rainbow Crosswalk Installation Underway
By the end of today, city crews will have completed the installation of a rainbow crosswalk at the corner of North Main and Evergreen in the heart of the city’s LGBT business district. The photos here were taken this morning by Councilman Roberto C. Treviño exclusively for Out In SA. Instead of paint, the city’s…
Councilman Treviño Changes Mind, Moves Rainbow Crosswalk Ribbon Cutting Back to Friday
Two-and-a half hours after informing Out In SA that the ribbon cutting ceremony for the rainbow crosswalk had been moved from Friday, June 29 to Wednesday June 27, District 1 City Councilman Roberto C. Treviño decided to move the event back to its original date. At 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, Justin Renteria, Councilman…
Rainbow Crosswalk on Main Avenue Strip to be Unveiled on June 29
After nearly a year of planning and fundraising, a rainbow crosswalk is set to be installed early next week on the corner of Evergreen and North Main Avenue, just in time for an unveiling party on June 29 and the Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade the following day. According to an email to Out In…
City Council Vote Clears Way for Rainbow Crosswalk Installation on Main Avenue Strip
In a unanimous vote, the San Antonio City Council voted to accept $19,832 in donations from the LGBT community and its allies to help defray the cost of installing a rainbow crosswalk at the corner of Main and Evergreen in the heart of San Antonio’s LGBT business district. The donations were presented to the City…
Fundraising Campaign for Main Avenue Rainbow Crosswalk Nears Goal
A fundraising campaign to help pay for the installation of a rainbow crosswalk on the Main Avenue Strip has nearly reached its goal, according to an email to Out In SA from District 1 City Councilman Roberto C. Treviño. Councilman Treviño reports: “By placing actions above words, the rainbow crosswalk is nearing its fundraising goal…
Councilman Treviño Says Rainbow Crosswalk Medal Sales Top $10K
District 1 City Councilman Roberto C. Treviño says that sales of Fiesta medals depicting the proposed rainbow crosswalks on the Main Avenue Strip have exceeded $10,000. The medals are being sold to raise funds to install the crosswalks on Main Avenue at the corner of North Main and East Evergreen. Each medal sells for $15.…