Bangor Public Works used city resources and taxpayer funds on Wednesday to paint a rainbow pride flag crosswalk on State Street.
The city did not announce the politically motivated initiative through any of its official social media accounts, but Bangor Pride, an LGBTQ organization, posted a picture of the work on Facebook.
The Maine Wire stopped by the crosswalk and spotted three city employees standing nearby, apparently waiting for the paint to dry.
The Maine Wire reached out to Bangor Public Works seeking additional details about the project, including how many city employees were involved, how much employee time the project required, and the total cost to taxpayers.
The man who spoke over the phone was not able to provide any details other than to confirm that city employees did paint the crosswalk.
The Maine Wire also reached out for the information via a Freedom of Access Act (FOAA) request.
At first glance, the comments on Bangor Pride’s post appeared remarkably supportive of city resources being used to promote a controversial social issue.
However, an additional comment from Bangor Pride revealed that they had simply been deleting comments that disagreed with the project.
One Facebook user claimed that the crosswalk painting caused traffic in the city.
Similar projects in other cities have proved more expensive than might be expected.
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In 2024, South Portland spent $1,650 to fill in three crosswalks with rainbow-colored chalk paint.
It is absolutely nothing to be proud of. But you get to walk on the crosswalk and drive over it, so I do like that, backup and drive over it again.
Would pouring a five gallon bucket of base oil from a diesel tractor over this have one arrested for littering, pollution, disrespect of the un respectable or some other offense previously unknown to deviants.
When people who are NOT serious are put in a position of power these types of decisions are made.Every available resource should be spent on the homeless and drug epidemic in Bangor.Bangor is the poster child for Liberal Government it is truly astounding to see how far this once great city has fallen in recent years
sooo…Im actually moving from to Bangor for a job. Is it dangerous? Where would be a safe quiet part of town? I am also concerned with the political climate considering leading the primary is a Nazi communist who takes pride in porta potty pleasuring himself and disgracing our military. On what planet would a single person vote for this dude? sounds like Maine is becoming Oregon.
In Brunswick, we have a pride crosswalk that too was newly painted (crosswalk in the
busiest part of town) near the grassy mall and food trucks. Bohemian Coffee owner stated that he donated to have it re-painted. Kudos to him and no harm done. However, it is our 250th this year and the American Flag crosswalk has not been repainted (in a lower volume traffic area). We too have had an influx of homeless folks in the area due to the new warming shelter. College students can vote in Maine elections and vote in their home elections. Platner, who I believe lives off the state, can visit colleges that are against white supremacy while having a Nazi tattoo. Can’t make this up! Free housing for “new mainers” over by the old NASB and they have nicer vehicles than most. Our increased taxes go to this and much more that it is taxing many out of Brunswick. Such a shame! Vote Red and get “All” of Maine back on track!
That’s not a crosswalk, that’s a burnout pad for muscle car smoke shows
Going to have to look up how to turn off traction control….
I feel the urge to smoke a set of tires on those.. Do some 11s, donuts, a nice long J turn!
An appropriate way to fight back is for people to purchase “Heterosexual Pride” flags, bumper stickers and decals. They do, in fact, exist and can be purchased on Amazon, for example.
The way to fight back is to stop voting for lunatic lefties !
I’m waiting for them to do a redneck flag crosswalk.
The American flag covered with an AR-15, a can of beer (not bud lite), and a tasteful example of real breasts.
I’d like to see the police try to enforce this “ crosswalk.”
It’s like a purple stop sign – pretty, but unenforceable because it doesn’t meet Federal specs.
Federal crosswalk design standards are governed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), specifically Chapter 3C (Markings) and Part 7C (School Area Markings), which establish national guidelines for visibility and placement.
Standard Markings
Color and Width: Crosswalk lines MUST BE SOLID WHITE and between 6 inches and 24 inches wide.
So it appears to me, all these rainbow crosswalks are non-compliant ….
So I guess this represents the pride flag? Sure let me be the first to trample on the “look at me I’m special” symbol. Guess what smoking pole or packing fudge doesn’t make you special.
Somebody added two black marks to the crosswalk.
Must be honoring black lives, eh?