LightRails......

The 18th Street underpass features delicate Art Deco architectural details, and passes through the popular Railroad Park in Birmingham. 

It connects two major areas of the city, the Parks District and the city centre. Fitzgibbons’ installation is intended to guide the way between the two areas by welcoming visitors with his vibrant public art. 

The LED network is made up of 250 units, all linked to a computerized system that allows Fitzgibbons to program 16 million different colours and frequencies. 

Specific programs can be scheduled for specific times, allowing Fitzgibbons to control the mood of the tunnel through colour and movement. The undersides of the underpass are smooth and flat, making for the perfect projection surface.

Creating a warm and glowing rainbow art installation through the dark tunnel.

 Light Rails also serves a function by lighting up the dark shadows of the covered walkway. The changing lights encourage pedestrians and bicyclists to feel safe will traversing from one area of Birmingham to the next.