These five stories are part of the Arts and Transportation Rapid Response initiative that we ramped up quickly this summer during the (first) peak of the pandemic. Join us on Monday, November 16, at 1:00 p.m. EST to hear more about the project with our arts & culture team. Register now >> Facing incredible challenges during shutdown and then reopening, we believed that the creative practices of artists would help transportation agencies better respond to rapidly changing demands related to public space, getting around safely, mask wearing, social distancing, and communicating about rules and regulations that were changing daily. After receiving almost 200 proposals, we selected five agencies to address COVID-related transportation challenges and systemic inequities in unique, creative ways, with the support of local artists. With projects on the ground and some results now in hand, we’re looking back at what was learned and reflecting on the incredible benefits of working with artists to address inequities and improve transportation for everyone. Read our reflections on the project. >> We are going to be publishing a story each day this week. Check back on our blog every day this week to read the latest post. Today, we begin with Oakland, CA. Stay tuned to our blog or twitter account all week to read about the other projects in Detroit, Las Vegas, the Bay Area and West Central Minnesota. -- The Arts + Transportation Rapid Response initiative was conducted in partnership with Forecast Public Art and with funding from the Kresge Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts | 
