Public Art - Shared Micromobility Corral Murals
Public Art - Shared Micromobility Corral Murals
Project Details
Seven local artists will design and paint artwork for a network of e-scooter and e-bike corrals through downtown Raleigh. The artists will use special road-safe paint to create bold and simple designs that highlight the scooter corral locations and provide a pop of color.
Shared micromobility corrals are designated parking areas for shared e-scooters and e-bikes available for rent in Raleigh. These corrals help keep sidewalks clear, improve safety, and make it easier to find and park shared scooters and e-bikes for trips around the city. No parking spaces are being removed.
The City is installing more than 70 new shared micromobility corrals around downtown Raleigh to support a network of dockless e-scooters and e-bikes. Standard corral size is roughly 20-feet-long and eight-feet-wide, but can vary based on assigned location. Artists will be provided with a fast-drying, waterborne epoxy-modified acrylic coating. This is a professional-grade pavement coating designed for long-lasting outdoor use. To create a cohesive look across the projects, artists will work within a 10-color palette.
Because the paint dries very quickly and requires multiple coats, the artists will create designs that are simple and bold. The project seeks to make the micro-mobility corrals visible to drivers and pedestrians, encourage residents to use the corrals, and brighten the urban streetscape. The artists will engage with local businesses adjacent to the project zones and share two to three thematic concepts before final design.
Project Timeline
Artists were selected in October 2025. Final art should be installed by Summer 2026.
| Date | Activity |
| Jan. to Feb. 2026 | Concept designs and community engagement |
| Mar. to Apr. 2026 | Final designs and community engagement |
| Spring and Summer | Installation |
About Raleigh Public Art
Mission: To create and integrate diverse artworks into Raleigh's landscape in order to establish a vibrant visual environment that provides public places with civic distinction, as well as fostering meaningful connections between people and place.
History: In 2009, the City of Raleigh adopted ordinances creating the Percent Art Program. The program allocates 1% of funds from capital construction projects for public art. Public art associated with City of Raleigh construction projects is managed by the Raleigh Arts Office. More information about Raleigh Arts can be found at https://raleighnc.gov/raleigh-arts.