Jacksonville artists ‘frustrated’ as city begins costly crosswalk mural removals

Some Jacksonville artists said they’re frustrated as the city began its costly crosswalk mural removals from streets on Friday. \The city’s plans come after the Florida Department of Transportation required that cities remove “non-standard surface markings,” which the department said might distract drivers. The requirement from FDOT came after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked state governors to participate in the “SAFE ROADS” initiative, which stands for “Safe Arterials for Everyone through Reliable Operations and Distraction-Reducing Strategies.”