#57 Sunshine Coast traffic signal box art trail
The unassertive traffic signal box is often overlooked as it sits at intersections and roadsides in metropolitan areas. Urban Smart Projects, a community art initiative, has made it their mission to bring colour and art to cities and help fight graffiti. (www.urbansmartprojects.com)
Follow this trail around the Sunshine Coast and admire the original designs reflecting the vibrancy, character and stories of the community. I have included a statement from each artist about their artwork. The geocaches on this trail should be fairly quick to find to prevent cachers being too conspicuous searching in these high muggle traffic zones.
You may also like to sing Monty Python’s song, “I like Traffic Lights” on your way to keep you in the mood. (www.montypython.net)
I like traffic lights, I like traffic lights.
Webs of Mind II – painted by Austin Jamieson – April, 2009. These artworks are influenced by Art Nouveau graphics. There were originally 2 similarly painted signal boxes but one box has since been replaced, and so the artwork removed.
Find the signal box at the listed co-ordinates and collect some information from your surroundings.
A = number of shops listed on nearby Sunshine Plaza sign with a J in their title
B = number of letters in the name of the gaming parlour nearby minus 3
C = 3rd digit in the signal box identification code
D = the digit that is common to all of the bus routes leaving from this station
E = number of letters in the name of the Parade that runs along the creek here (also the name of the creek) and this signal box is on the intersection of
The cache is at S26⁰ 39.ABC E153⁰ 05.CDE
You are seeking a camouflaged micro with no room for swaps. You can make use of the traffic lights to reach GZ from the signal box. Plenty of seats available to stop and have a think.
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.
Congratulations to Team Benders for FTF!!!