In Philadelphia, many people take the bus to go to work or school. It's easy, affordable, and more environmentally friendly than driving. But many people don’t know that buses can also take them to the doorstep of nature.
Walinsky: “We already have a great transportation system. We have a great park system. … So this project is about making those connections for people.
Artist Shira Walinsky and her collaborator Laura Deutch collaborated with the city’s transportation agency and other partners on a multimedia art project called “Going Green: The Road to The route of origin.”
Walinski created a hand-drawn folding map that shows bus routes to 10 parks across the city and includes information about what people can discover at each park, such as hiking, wildlife viewing, picnic facilities and more.
The team also created colorful artwork on the sides of buses and 10 bus shelters.
Walinsky: “The real purpose of art is to draw people’s eyes, make them aware of the project…and make people think, ‘Oh, yeah, maybe I take the bus home from work, but what if I walked a little more Stop, I'm going to the park.
So they want to make sure people know there's open green space at their fingertips – and you don't need a car to get there.
Report source: Sarah Kennedy/ChavoBart Digital Media
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