Art in the Right of Way
The Arts in the Right-of-Way (AROW) program facilitates art in the public right-of-way which is owned and maintained by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). Examples of AROW projects include various forms of art on public amenities and facilities such as bike racks, utility boxes, and pedestrian areas. AROW projects can be implemented directly by DDOT or by eligible non-DDOT entities via a public space permit.
Since 2019, DDOT and non-DDOT entities have incorporated art into the right-of-way through a variety of installations shown in the map below. Structures and markings, including artwork, on the transportation network must be approved and permitted by DDOT. DDOT does not allow structures or markings of any kind on sidewalks or roadways that may interfere with the intended purpose and effectiveness of the transportation network.