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PAINTING OF SIX TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABINETS WITH ARTISTIC FEATURES ON RIVERWALK PARKWAYCity CouncilJanuary 10, 2023PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUND•The City of Riverside seeks to inspireeveryone through meaningful artsand cultural experiences•The Public Works Departmentservices nearly 400 traffic signalscitywide – the signal equipmentcabinets are excellent canvases forpublic art
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DISCUSSION•In April 2022 volunteers fromSandals Church painted 12 signalcabinets across the City•The project has been well receivedby the community•Public Works is seeking to work withthe artist community to paint signalcabinets using specialized paintsand anti-graffiti coatings RiversideCA.gov4
DISCUSSION•Riverwalk Parkway selected as anopportunity to expand deploymentof public art•The Riverwalk community hasexpressed interest in the followingcategories of artwork to bedeployed:–Active Lifestyle (45%)–Local Wildlife (27%)–Colorful Landscape Scenes (23%)–Other (5%)
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DISCUSSION•The six proposed locations for signalcabinet art along RiverwalkParkway are at intersections with:–Pierce Street (S)–Flat Rock Road–Collett Avenue–Yeager Drive–Sierra Vista Avenue–Pierce Street (N) RiversideCA.gov6
DISCUSSION•Following cabinet painting alongRiverwalk Parkway, Public Works willassess durability and weatherresistance of materials•Public Works to consider an annualsignal art program, including formalspecifications for volunteerpainting events•Public Works to continue to expandopportunities for arts in the PublicRight of Way
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Strategic Priority 1 – Arts, Culture and RecreationGoal 1.1 – Strengthen Riverside’s portfolio of arts, culture, recreation, senior, and lifelong learning programs and amenities through expanded community partnerships, shared use opportunities, and fund development.Goal 1.2 – Enhance equitable access to arts, culture and recreational service offerings and facilities. Strategic Priority 2 – Community Well-BeingGoal 2.3 – Strengthen neighborhood identities and improve community health and the physical environment through amenities and programs that foster an increased sense of community and enhanced feelings of pride and belonging citywide.Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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RECOMMENDATIONThat the City Council approve the Public WorksDepartment’s request to seek competitive bids and/orquotations from local artists to paint six traffic signalcabinets on Riverwalk Parkway between Pierce Street (S) toPierce Street (N).