The block-style crosswalks would likely be blue or green with white outlines. 8:23 pm, Mar. 3, 2021 ×
Brainerd city staff and council members talk about an initiative Monday, March 1, to paint downtown crosswalks with blue or green to help differentiate the downtown area from the rest of the city and promote walk ability. Theresa Bourke / Brainerd Dispatch
Colorful crosswalks are the latest initiative to highlight Brainerd’s downtown area and simultaneously help with parking woes.
Mayor Dave Badeaux told council members Monday, March 1, the idea came from the city’s parking commission, which was formed last year to help alleviate some of the parking issues downtown. The group talked about wayfinding, Badeaux said, and creating a more pleasant experience for people when getting out of their cars and walking.