Local Artist to Begin Installing Painted Bumpouts on Water Street in Fredonia

A portion of Water Street in the Village of Fredonia will soon see some more color. That's because a local artist will install tactical bumpout artwork at the intersection of East and West Alley, closest to 21 Water Street. Erin Ruffino's project is a pilot initiative funded through the Chautauqua County Complete Streets Fund and identified through the Chautauqua County Complete Streets Workgroup. Fredonia Mayor Mike Ferguson says Ruffino, a SUNY Fredonia graduate, has waited a long time to do this...

Mike Ferguson: waited two years for this

Ruffino plans to begin installing the bumpouts on Friday and will continue through Monday. Chautauqua County officials say the painted bumpouts are intended to enhance the pedestrian environment while providing an opportunity to test a low-cost, creative approach to improving safety and visibility at crosswalks. The collaborative approach with the Village of Fredonia and its Safe Streets Workgroup helps ensure the project reflects the needs and character of the Fredonia community while advancing shared goals for pedestrian safety, accessibility, and a more welcoming public realm.