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Photo by Kathleen Dreier Photography
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URGENT: Take action to preserve federal funding for biking, walking, and safer streets
[Note: we are sharing this call to action created by our allies at America Walks. Huge thanks to them for organizing this information!)
The Trump administration has frozen over $3 billion allocated to infrastructure projects that support walking, biking, and safe streets and has threatened to eliminate key programs like Safe Streets and Roads for All and Reconnecting Communities entirely.
Congress took action to fund safer streets and more connected communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Now, it’s your turn to fight for the walking movement.
Tell Congress, and members of your state government, they need to stick up for the investments that make it easier for members of your community to walk and bike with confidence through their neighborhoods.
USDOT has given states a February 18 deadline (TOMORROW!) before they start eliminating entire funding programs.
That means billions more dollars for bikeable, walkable communities could vanish overnight. Without this funding, progress will stall. The federal transportation programs the Trump administration seeks to cut provide huge public benefit: they fund sidewalks in small towns, they make sure children are able to walk to school safely, they repair the harm highways have caused to communities, and more.
Your representatives in government need to push back. But they won’t unless they hear from you. Tell them to fight for programs like Safe Streets and Roads for All, Reconnecting Communities, and others that fund improvements for walking, biking, and transit in your community.
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In case you missed it: Announcing Cyclovia Tucson on Treat Avenue Bicycle Boulevard
We're excited to roll out the 15th season of Open Streets events here in Tucson with a brand new route. Join us on Sunday, April 6th from 9 AM to 3 PM as we activate three miles of car-free city streets along Treat Avenue. Walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy neighborhoods, participate in free activities, support local businesses, and connect with one another. During Cyclovia Tucson the streets are yours!
Save the date and sign up now to get involved in one of many ways, below. More info at cycloviatucson.org
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Bicycle Education Clinics
The following Mobile Bike Repair clinics are scheduled in partnership with area schools. If your family attends one of these schools, make sure to contact the front office to reserve your slot! We'll provide basic bicycle maintenance and youth bicycle helmets for FREE. Made possible by the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility.
TOMORROW! Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 8 PM
Maldonado Elementary
3535 W Messala Way (85746)
Wednesday, March 5, from 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Los Amigos Elementary
2200 E Drexel Rd (85706)
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Volunteer Night with LSA
Thursday, February 27, from 5 - 7 PM
Living Streets Alliance
439 N 6th Avenue, Suite 201
Last month was a blast—let's do it again! Join us for good food, great comopany, and help get ready for Cyclovia, spring advocacy initiatives, and more.
Please RSVP so we know to save you a spot!
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Save the date!
Cyclovia Tucson: Treat Avenue Bicycle Boulevard
Sunday, April 6, from 9 AM - 3 PM
All new route!
Get ready to enjoy three miles of car-free, carefree streets along Treat Avenue Bicycle Boulevard, connecting from Broadway Village to La Madera Park. Save the date!
Check out the route and get involved at:
www.cycloviatucson.org
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Share your thoughts and ideas for three new Bicycle Boulevards taking shape:
Three new midtown Bicycle Boulevards are about to go into design and now is the time to share your ideas and priorites for how they take shape:
33rd St/Calle Marte/29th St Bicycle Boulevard
The 33rd St/Calle Marte/29th St Bicycle Boulevard provides east-west connectivity from S Sahuara Ave to Pantano Wash, through the Corbett neighborhood to the Terra Del Sol neighborhood before traveling to the Dietz neighborhood. At S Research Loop the route continues north terminating at the Dietz neighborhood. The project is 3 miles long and connects 3 parks and 4 schools.
Irving Ave Bicycle Boulevard
The Irving Ave Bicycle Boulevard spans from the southern end of Randolph Plaza passing through the San Gabriel and San Clemente neighborhoods to the Peter Howell neighborhood. The project is 2 miles long and connects 5 parks and 2 schools.
Kenyon Dr/Eastland Bicycle Boulevard
The Kenyon Dr/Eastland Bicycle Boulevard connects to the Irving Ave Bicycle Boulevard at E Paseo Dorado/S Irving Ave, spanning from Randolph Park on S Alvernon Way to the Pantano Wash. This bicycle boulevard provides east-west connectivity, through San Gabriel, Toumey Park, Desert Aire Loma Linda, and Colonia Del Valle neighborhoods. The project is 6 miles long and connects 7 parks, 7 schools, and 1 library.
Tucson Dept. of Transportation & Mobility is hosting two pop-up events with free tacos and bike repair:
Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Toumey Park | 4500 E Eastland St
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 5 - 7 PM
Claire Weeks Terra del Sol Park | 2001 S Avenida Del Sol
They'll also be sharing information at the following neighborhood meetings, so make sure you attend if you live in one of these neighborhoods:
San Gabriel Neighborhood Association
Sunday, February 23rd at 4 PM
Lineweaver Elementary School, 461 S Bryant Ave
Palo Verde Park
Wednesday March 5th at 6 PM
Fountain of Life Church 710 S Kolb Rd
Even if you don't live in the area, but would like to use these Bicycle Boulevards for your everyday commuting, make sure to weigh in via their interactive map by clicking below. Let's get Tucson's Bicycle Boulevard network fully connected and completed!
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Video: How did Paris do it?
Ready for some inspiration? This is a fun behind-the-scenes look at what it took to accelerate Paris' cycling transformation. A key ingredient? The advocates, of course!
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Map: Every traffic crash location in Tucson over the past five years
Last week Tucson Sentinel released a map showing every traffic crash location in Tucson for the past five years, as part of an article examining why Tucson's streets are some of the deadliest in the nation. Read the article and check out the heat map.
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Webinar: School Streets: Enhancing Neighborhoods in Paris & Barcelona
Both Barcelona and Paris have School Streets programs that have successfully transformed over 200 streets into low-traffic areas, make them greener, safer and healthier places for children, families and neighbors. School streets programs aim to improve the quality of these public spaces through street re-designs, traffic calming measures, the removal of car parking and the addition of street furniture and vegetation. Tune into this webinar to find out how we can replicate this model here in the U.S.
(Note if you miss the live webinar on Tuesday, February 18th, there will also be a recording available after from Cities for Everyone with Gil)
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