Mural coming to Rotterdam Junction could deter graffiti

A mural coming to Rotterdam Junction aims to deter graffiti by shifting a tunnel area into a public art and nature theme. The project is taking shape near a small pond with ragweed and dragonflies in Rotterdam Junction, according to the report. The tunnel that carries a bike trail beneath the train tracks has frequently been targeted by graffiti, but the County Soil and Water District is turning to murals after earlier successes along county trails. They brought in Cycle Schenectady and CREATE Community Studios to install this new work. The effort links community beautification with a practical objective: reducing vandalism at a known hotspot. The article describes the mural’s development as currently underway at the location.