Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Keep Your Eyes on the Road

by MrD 1987

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 20, 2026

1. Keep Your Eyes on the Road Marker

Inscription. "Keep your eyes on the road" is a mural about making our roads safer, inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 11 and the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. Each year, 1.35 million people are killed on roadways around the world, which is the leading cause of death in the United States for people under age 55. The Decade of Action for Road Safety aims to prevent at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.

This mural, created by artist MrD 1987 and curated by Street Art for Mankind (SAM), presents a mystical goddess warning us to be vigilant on the road or there may be consequences. It reflects on the good and bad decisions we make on the road, with two different prospects depending on which side of the road we choose. The mural also purposely integrates the cars parked in front to ensure we understand that we have it in our hands to make the right choices.

The piece is part of the second series of the Big Art. Bigger Change. murals produced in May 2023 in Downtown Houston. It was made possible thanks to the drive and generous support of the Houston Downtown Management District, TotalEnergies and Harris County Precinct One.

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Erected 2023.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2023.

Location. 29° 45.816′ N, 95° 21.725′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. It is on Milam Street south of Franklin Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 Milam Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Kennedy Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Brewery Building (within shouting distance of this

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 20, 2026

2. Keep Your Eyes on the Road Marker

marker); W. L. Foley Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Houston Cotton Exchange and Board of Trade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); United Airlines Flight 93 (about 300 feet away); Lauren's Garden (about 300 feet away); Market Square Park (about 300 feet away); Old Market Square (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

Also see . . . About MrD 1987. From MrD 1987's official site.

Excerpt: "He migrated to the United States in 1998 and in 2000 launched what is now a highly successful mural company in Houston, Texas, Eyeful Art Murals and Designs, serving both the public and private sectors.

(Submitted on September 21, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 2. submitted on September 21, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.