Traffic Signal Box Design Winners

As part of the Traffic Signal Box Art Project, local artists were invited to showcase their talents and further beautify Bedford by submitting designs based on two themes, “Local Inspiration” and “Celebrating Cultures” that would cover a traffic box in the City.

2023 Winners

Lynda Krupa – Inspired by a swarm of honeybees that migrated from a neighbors tree into one of hers, Lynda’s design is located at the intersection of Central Drive and Bedford Road. 

blue and yellow traffic box design with honeybees flying around

Doris Harber – Located at the intersection of Central Drive and Harwood Road, Doris’ design represents all dog lovers living in Bedford! She says, “What could be more inspiring than a man’s best friend? As a resident of Bedford, I am blessed to sit at my kitchen window and watch a parade of doggies go by on their daily walks.” 

traffic box design with outlines of various dogs in blue, pink, yellow, and orange background

Aarsy Regmi – Aarsy’s design, located at the intersection of Murphy Drive and Bedford Road, spells out “Bedford” in American Sign Language and symbolizes how people from different backgrounds come together to form a community.

blue traffic box design with various hands around in a circle that spell out Bedford in ASL

Lori Packlick – Located at the intersection of Brown Trail and Harwood Road, Lori’s painting celebrates the diversity of culture and music genres. She was inspired from LD Bell High School’s award-winning band.

traffic box design with various musicians playing instruments

Audie Pope – In creating her design, Audie was inspired by Bedford’s tiny neighbors that live just out of sight! She says, “Protecting our gardens and cleaning debris, these little friends are hard at work in our backyard.” This box is located at the intersection of McLain Road and Harwood Road.

traffic box design showing different types of bugs found in backyards with a bright green background

Jennifer Ambs – Born and raised in Bedford, Jennifer says this city helped her blossom and grow into the artist she is today. Her love of art started back at Meadow Creek Elementary, and today, she enjoys painting and participating in crafts and gardening with her three-year-old. This box is located at the intersection of Bedford Road and Barr Drive.

traffic box design with many bright red and orange flowers

Aarya Acharya – Aarya is 9 years old and has many memories from growing up of going on walks around the lake at Generations Park at Boys Ranch. Mesmerized by the turtles and ducks around the water, Aarya painted a turtle to cherish all of the moments spent in the park with family. This box is located at the intersection of Spring Valley Drive and Harwood Road.

grey traffic box design with a sea turtle swimming

2022 Winners

Doris Harber – Located at the intersection of Bedford Road and Martin Drive, Doris’ design was inspired by her neighbors. Whether it’s watching out for each other when you’re out of town, sharing baked goods in times of grief, or pitching in when needed, neighbors always help each other out.

photo of a black traffic signal box design with different colored houses

Lisa and Ava Beach – This mother-daughter duo created a traffic box design that reflects different cultures working together to create our wonderful community. The box is located at Shady Brook Drive and Harwood Road.

photo of a traffic signal box with bright colors representing different cultures in our community

Juanita Garcia – Juanita’s design was inspired by her heritage and the various animals, flowers, and trees that make our community beautiful. The box is located at the intersection of Murphy Drive and Harwood Road. 

photo of a traffic signal box with different colored animals, trees, and flowers wrapped around

Cuc Mauldin – Located at the intersection of Bedford Road and Brown Trail, Cuc’s design is based off of the many shapes and colors of a diverse community talking with one another.  

photo of a traffic signal box with different shapes and colors representing diversity

Cindy Flint – Inspired by the materials found on a summer day while walking around the lake at Generations Park at Boys Ranch, Cindy’s design is located at the intersection of Forest Ridge Drive and Shumac Lane.

photo of a traffic signal box showing materials found while walking along the lake at a Bedford park

Jennifer Wade – Jennifer, an HEB ISD art teacher, created a design that was inspired from the first night living in her new apartment. On her way home from the store, she locked eyes with a wild fox. She says, “There is a sense of calmness that comes with having a sense of country inside the city. It was then that my husband and I truly felt like we made the right choice and that we were home.” The box is located at the corner of Forest Ridge Drive and Harwood Road.

photo of a traffic signal box design with a fox

Jodi Pope - In 2022, Bedford was honored to be named a Purple Heart City for the City’s continued support of the men and women who have selflessly served our country. The Purple Heart, the nation’s oldest military award, honors military personnel wounded or killed in combat. To further commemorate this special designation, the City held a traffic signal box art contest, where local artists could submit a design that integrated the Purple Heart Medal. Artist Jodi Pope for creating the winning design, which represents a strong, rooted tree that has bloomed a new historical marker in our City, the purple heart. This box is located at the intersection of Central Drive and L. Don Dodson Drive.

photo of the Purple Heart Traffic Box located in Bedford

2021 Winners

Students of Midcities Montessori – Students drew inspiration from the theme “Celebrating Cultures” by drawing the faces of people they see around their neighborhoods. Each individual is unique, celebrating the uniqueness of our community. The box is located at the Blue Quail Court and Harwood Road intersection.

Midcities Montessori Students traffic box with unique faces

Danielle Teagarden – Danielle, the art teacher at Bell Manor Elementary, was inspired by the Bedford landmarks she passes daily on her drive to work. The box is located at the intersection of Forest Ridge Drive and Bedford Road.

traffic box with Bedford buildings designed by Danielle Teagarden

Clif Beck –Clif, a Bedford resident, was inspired by the birds he sees in the backyards of Bedford homes. The box is located at the intersection of Murphy Drive and L. Don Dodson Drive.

Traffic box with birds designed by Clif Beck

Jacob Wiant – Located at the intersection of Central Drive and Central Park Boulevard, Jacob’s work reflects the inherent connection that people have with one another that can be seen in all communities.

traffic box in Bedford designed by Jacob Wiant

Jodi Pope – Jodi’s design is described as “a strange and beautiful collection of the positive interactions of different people coming together to make a difference.” The box is located at Ravenswood Drive and Bedford Road.

red design traffic box made by Jodi Pope

Joseline Rowley – Joseline, a 7th grader in Bedford, drew music and musical instruments because of the bands and orchestras in Bedford that inspire her. She hopes her design inspires others to play an instrument! The box is located at the intersection of Martin Drive and Harwood Road.

traffic box with musical notes designed by Joseline Rowley

Kynlee Jarrett – Kynlee, a 5-year-old who lives in Grapevine, was inspired by the summers she spends at her Nan’s house in Bedford. In her design, she included shapes she sees in snails, shells, rainbows, and water from Nan’s pool. The box is located at Martin Drive and Cummings Drive.

colorful traffic box designed by Kynlee Jarrett