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[Image by Eoghan OLionnain via Flickr]
The environmental impacts of EVs
There are a suite of environmental threats that electric vehicles (EVs) fail to address, as well as threats they introduce or exacerbate, which gets less attention than the changing source of fuel. In the second part of our discussion on EVs, learn about the impacts of adding new cars and new car infrastructures to the existing situation, which will accelerate environmental collapse where it claims to be halting it.
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[Image by Smart Growth America]
Tucson ranks 13th most dangerous metropolitan area for pedestrians
Smart Growth America recently released their annual Dangerous by Design report and the situation for people on foot across the country does not look good. Streets are getting deadlier for people walking, including here in Tucson. We've outlined some key takeaways from the report. Have a look and get ready to mobilize for safer streets.
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6th Avenue Asphalt Art mural preview events
This October the block of South 6th Avenue between Armory Park and Children's Museum Tucson is going to receive some big love. Thanks to a grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies' Asphalt Art Initiative we're partnering with the City of Tucson to enhance safety and comfort through a combination of large street murals, planters, and flexposts.
Concepts for the murals are being developed by Tucson artist, Yu Yu Shiratori. Come learn about the project and see what's taking shape this month at two pop-up events:
8/20 Saturday 8:00 -10:00 AM
in Armory Park
8/25 Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM
in front of Children's Museum Tucson
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If you know and love Cyclovia, you know it can't happen without the support of the community! Sign up as an individual or with a group of six or more to take a shift between riding and roaming.
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It's not too late to sign up for Drive Less, Bike More
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League of American bicyclists is encouraging Americans to take 2 million miles of bike trips for transportation by the end of 2022.
Half of all trips taken by car are less than 3 miles long. That's a 20-minute bike ride! Sign up to log your miles to earn prizes and connect with others.
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What's the first sign of a safe street?
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{Image: Strong Towns}
"From kids and their kickballs and hopscotch chalk, to grown-ups and their grills, you'll recognize a safe street when you find people playing together on it."
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Advancing health equity & racial justice through public infrastructure
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{Image: Promesa Boyle Heights}
Watch how community organizations in LA engaged residents and stakeholders to create more vibrant public spaces for themselves.
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Decriminali-zing jaywalking is a matter of racial justice
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{Image: Elvert Barnes}
"Streets are unsafe for pedestrians because of speeding and distracted driving, not jaywalking.
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The mission of Living Streets Alliance is to advocate for a thriving Tucson by creating great streets for all of us.
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