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cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca
Installation of painted concrete barriers in the Adelaide Street cycle tracks has been completed between Bathurst Street and Brant Street, and will continue this evening east to Spadina Avenue. Visit toronto.ca/streetartoronto to learn more about the Concrete Barrier Art Program.
October 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
rickcainejourno.bsky.social
Strawberry Heart
Toronto, Canada
Photo: August 28, 2026
Color photo shows a painted utility box featuring a colorful mural of figures and strawberries alongside a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus. The mural is part of Toronto’s public street art initiatives. The city's major initiative, StreetARToronto (StART) - Outside the Box, uses public murals to deter vandalism. Taggers rarely spray over completed artwork out of an unspoken community respect for local artists. When boxes are defaced, they are wrapped or painted with specialized anti-graffiti coatings that allow the city to wipe away fresh spray paint easily without ruining the underlying artwork. Most of the street art boxes in Toronto belong to one of two programs. Outside the Box (City of Toronto): Focuses primarily on the large, blocky traffic signal boxes located at active intersections. Over 600 of these boxes have been hand-painted or wrapped by local artists since the program launched in 2013. The Bell Box Murals Project, this separate independent program targets the shorter, metallic telecommunications cabinets owned by Bell Canada. Since 2009, this project has independently organized artists to paint over 500 local murals across Ontario and Quebec neighborhoods. The program uses a "career ladder" program model that gives emerging local artists a paid stipend to canvas their own communities. Preference is given to creators who live within the neighborhood. The themes often match the immediate surroundings; suburban routes frequently highlight local flora, wildlife, or community history, whereas downtown corridors often select high art, abstract geometric styles and modern street imagery.
August 31, 2026 at 4:09 PM
kayehm.bsky.social
The most beautiful #BikeTO corridor was completed a year ago.

The Lansdowne barriers were installed in 2020 when we had a barrier surplus at year end (w/ Runnymede)

The East side underpass art was completed in 2021

The barriers were painted in 2025

Learn about all the art:
www.streetartoronto.ca
August 27, 2026 at 1:32 PM
createdbyrcw.bsky.social
On my walk home from an appointment today, I finally stopped to photograph some relatively new #streetart in the neighbourhood.

Thanks to #muralist Tetyana Bibik & #StreetARToronto
September 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
michaelcavanaugh.bsky.social
Toronto has created over 1,000 utility box murals across the city over 16 years, from both #StreetARToronto and the #bellboxmurals project (an independent, community-engaged art project). Artist Sarah Atashoosh here.
December 8, 2024 at 10:34 PM
lanrickbennett.bsky.social
This is #TorontoDanforth

My local Toronto Public Library branch #TPLJonesLibrary
is hosting #StART_Toronto's Community Engagement Session May 24th 10am - 12pm

Please come and support #BikeTO

h/t @toronto.ca @cycletoronto.bsky.social @torontopublicspace.bsky.social

#ImLibraryPeople
Dundas & Jones Mural Initiative Community Engagement Session May 24, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00 PM Toronto Public Library – Jones Branch 118 Jones Ave Help shape the mural along Dundas St East between Jones Ave & Dagmar Ave. Drop by to learn more about the project and share your ideas! Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Free and accessible event for all ages! Hosted by StreetARToronto
May 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
karmacooptoronto.bsky.social
Come learn more about StreetARToronto and the Karma & Deborah Brown Laneway Mural Project!

📅: Saturday September 6th
⏰: 12 PM - 3 PM (drop-in whenever)
📍: Outside of Karma Co-op (739 Palmerston Ave)

Meet at Nella Cucina at 12PM if you would like a brief walking tour of the laneway!
September 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
anotherglassbox.bsky.social
What drives me nuts is *that program supposedly already exists* www.toronto.ca/services-pay...
StreetARToronto
StreetARToronto (StART) is a suite of innovative programs designed specifically for streets and public spaces. Initiated in 2012 as an integral part of the City’s Graffiti Management Plan, StART has b...
www.toronto.ca
November 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
kayehm.bsky.social
We are developing guidelines about how to do that well.

www.streetartoronto.ca/concrete-bar...
StART - Concrete Barrier
StreetARToronto Cycle Track Art Project celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the health and wellness benefits of active transportation and a vibrant public realm!
www.streetartoronto.ca
May 22, 2025 at 3:10 AM
cyclingpedestrian.cityof.toronto.ca
Cycle tracks on Lansdowne Avenue and Bloor Street East were upgraded to receive painted concrete barriers as part of the City's StreetARToronto program, which showcases local artists, beautifies neighbourhoods and promotes active transportation. toronto.ca/streetartoronto
A person cycles in the cycle tracks on Lansdowne Avenue, which feature colourful painted concrete barriers on both sides of the street.
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
janmac.bsky.social
KJ Bit Collective partnered with StreetARToronto to transform this community laneway into a giant canvas of graffiti and mural art. KJ Bit organized 75 artists to paint garages in two live-paint jams. This on is at 367 Euclid Avenue.
The back of a house painted in red, green and violet with 7 grey raccoons painted in various poses, two in garbage cans, two climbing up. One is spray-painting a graffiti raccoon on the wall. Emily May Rose appears to be the artist.
December 19, 2024 at 5:23 AM
ebikesinternatl.bsky.social
StreetARToronto Encourages Cycling & Walking, Showcases Local Artists & Makes Streets Safer #safecycling tinyurl.com/3x8z25p8
July 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
thesandlord.bsky.social
I painted my first mural this weekend! 12.5 ft by 8.5 ft!
big thank you to StreetARToronto for hosting! you can find these cool guys down Deborah Brown Lane off of Bathurst and Barton 🟡🟩 #mural
Amiel standing in front of a large mural of a Canadian goose holding a mug of tea in its beak, a squirrel holding a cup of coffee, and a raccoon holding a Moka pot on its head. the figures are in white while the background is checkered green and yellow.
September 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
jaws4life.bsky.social
I walked almost 3 hours to a Pride Street Parade today. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Me standing in the middle of an arch made up of rainbow balloons, holding up a nonbinary flag. A watermelon smoothie inside a watermelon with a little umbrella. A StreetARToronto card asking “Who do you love?” I wrote “SCENE GIRLS AND EMO GIRLS”.
June 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
melikasaeeda.bsky.social
My recent mural commissioned by Outside the Box mural project/StreetArtoronto 🌧️🍄‍🟫#portraitillustration #muralpainting #streetart #nature
This is a mural painting on a utility box surface at a street corner, depicting a blue-toned portrait with hair made of moss and mushrooms, and a horn atop the head. The artwork conveys a sense of immersion in and unity with the natural world.
July 3, 2024 at 2:10 PM