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Arts commission explores proposal for positive-message street signs across town

One red, octagonal sign says “start” instead of “stop.” Others feature a red circle with a solid bar saying “celebrate mistakes” instead of “do not enter.”

SCOTT FROSCHAUER IMAGES VIA TOWN OF TIBURONLos Angeles artist Scott Froschauer creates signs to U.S. Transportation Department standards but with inspiring messaging. Tiburon is considering his works for a public art exhibit.
Francisco Martinez
By FRANCISCO MARTINEZ · 1 min read

Tiburon officials are considering a public-art project featuring imitation street signs with positive messaging.

The Heritage and Arts Commission voted 4-1 June 18 to gather more information about Los Angeles artist Scott Froschauer’s proposal for “The Word on the Street” before recommending funding. Commissioner Nora Noguez dissented, and Commissioners Liz Feibusch and Azita de Mujica were absent.

If backed by the arts commission, the project would need approval from the Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission and the Town Council.

The signs wouldn’t be placed in “spaces that are dangerous to automobile traffic,” such as roadsides or locations that could appear to lead toward roads from a distance, Froschauer wrote in his proposal.

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A version of this story appeared in the June 25, 2025, print edition of The Ark. See something wrong? Request a correction.
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