"Our rainbow crosswalk will not be the traditional paint job; it marks the first time that a thermoplastic permanent rainbow crosswalk has been installed in Oakland, which is a more durable/lower maintenance, and longer lasting application that is able to handle heavy traffic on the street. It's a declaration,"
"It tells every trans, queer, and non-binary person who visits our LGBTQ district that they are welcome, seen, safe, and celebrated right here in Oakland."
A permanent thermoplastic rainbow crosswalk was unveiled in Oakland's Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District and the Oakland LGBTQ Center on November 13, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting and walk attended by community leaders, performers, and city officials. The thermoplastic application provides greater durability, lower maintenance, and resilience to heavy traffic compared with traditional paint. The installation is presented as a visible declaration of welcome and safety for trans, queer, and non-binary people. The event occurs amid federal efforts that removed LGBTQ-related terms from some government sites and a July 2025 Transportation Secretary letter urging removal of non-standard, “distracting” pavement markings, which led to removals in other cities and concern among advocates.
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