The Problem
In San Jose, removing graffiti from overpasses, freeway signs, sound walls and railroad trestles is labor intensive and expensive. A recent effort to clean graffiti along Highway 101 required closing freeways lanes for three nights, the mobilization of large bucket cranes and other equipment, and dozens of city and state personnel – ultimately costing $60,000. In addition to the huge expense, the complexity of coordinating such an effort often means that the graffiti will remain for weeks or months before it can be removed. Efforts have so far proven ephemeral, with graffiti reappearing rapidly after authorities can repaint the tagged areas.
What Does Success Look Like?
To address this problem, the sponsors of the challenge are looking for a rapidly deployable solution that will dramatically reduce the cost of graffiti cleanups, reduce the amount of necessary personnel, and will not require the closing of highways to deploy.
Get more information and submit your idea at herox.com/sjgraffiti. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2016.
This idea is from the Mayor of San Jose's Unleash Your Geek initiative.
The Problem In San Jose, removing graffiti from overpasses, freeway signs, sound walls and railroad trestles is labor intensive and expensive. A recent effort to clean graffiti along Highway 101 required closing freeways lanes for three nights, the mobilization of large bucket cranes and other equipment, and dozens of city and state personnel – ultimately costing $60,000. In addition to the huge expense, the complexity of coordinating such an effort often means that the graffiti will remain for weeks or months before it can be removed. Efforts have so far proven ephemeral, with graffiti reappearing rapidly after authorities can repaint the tagged areas.
What Does Success Look Like? To address this problem, the sponsors of the challenge are looking for a rapidly deployable solution that will dramatically reduce the cost of graffiti cleanups, reduce the amount of necessary personnel, and will not require the closing of highways to deploy.
Get more information and submit your idea at herox.com/sjgraffiti. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2016.