Chalk Riot, a mural production studio dedicated to transforming public spaces with pavement art, has launched a new website: www.chalkriothowto.com The platform is designed to inspire and equip artists, city leaders, educators, and everyday advocates to create safer, more inclusive streets through vibrant pavement art.
As cities nationwide face a growing crisis in pedestrian safety—highlighted by a 2022 record of 7,522 pedestrian deaths—the new webpage arrives as a timely resource. Chalk Riot offers insider tips and pavement mural best practices, as well as a collection of relevant online resources for anyone in pursuit of creating their own traffic-calming artwork.
Drawing on data from the Asphalt Art Initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies, community-led street murals can reduce traffic crashes by up to 50% and increase pedestrian visibility by 17%. These outcomes underscore pavement art as not just beautification—but a tactical approach to public safety and neighborhood empowerment.
The new site features:
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A collection of downloadable tools and guides for planning street murals, from esteemed organizations such as the Neighborhood Design Center, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Toole Design
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Industry tips for mural site safety
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Insight into the permitting process for traffic calming murals
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Suggested materials and paint types for permanent pavement murals
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A growing archive of Chalk Riot’s media coverage and vast mural portfolio
“We want to be a helpful resource for anyone who wants to create traffic calming murals,” says Chelsea Ritter-Soronen, Chalk Riot CEO. “We receive emails and DMs about the pavement art production process from all over the country. Since we cannot always answer all of them, we created this online resource that features answers to our most frequently asked questions.” Sam Hamilton, Project Manager at Chalk Riot says, “The more successful and durable all street murals are, the more our industry will continue to thrive, and the more artists can get involved!” “Chalk Riot does not believe in gatekeeping art skills, we believe in access and education,” says Abby Wentworth, Chalk Riot Project Coordinator. “In our divided country, pavement murals can be a powerful way to unite communities around a common goal of creating safer streets for all.”
The site encourages visitors to take initiative in their own communities—no artistic background required.
Call to Action:
Explore the site today at www.chalkriothowto.com and take the first step toward transforming streets into safer, more vibrant public spaces—one brushstroke at a time.
About Chalk Riot:
Chalk Riot is a mural company based in Washington, D.C. specializing in pavement art. The all-women team has completed nearly two dozen industrial ground murals in the DC Metropolitan Area. They have created over two hundred temporary murals nationwide, and have also installed temporary works in Mexico, Kenya, Australia and France. The business has become public advocates for creative street mural interventions that promote safety for pedestrians and all active mobility users while highlighting local storytelling and arts education. They are the co-founders of 3711 Studios art collective in Mt Rainier, Maryland.
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