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And that's a wrap: Highlights from our 8th year of Safe Routes to School
The end of the spring 2022 semester marked eight years of Safe Routes to School programming here at Living Streets Alliance. After so much uncertainty with the pandemic, we felt especially grateful for this past year, to be back in school and reconnecting with kids, families, and program partners.
Bike clubs, in-classroom games, walking school buses and more—see what we've been up to!
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Infographic hot off the press: Results of our spring Cyclovia Census
We’re always delighted by the results gathered through our Cyclovia Census participant survey. The data collected through the Census—which is administered in partnership with the UA’s Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows program—helps reinforce Open Streets as something that’s good for people’s health and well-being as well as for the local economy.
There are three things that we noticed in particular with this spring's data. View the full infographic and find out what they are by clicking below.
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Let's talk EVs: The electric vehicle "revolution" is status quo for cities
From Super Bowl commercials to conversations in the White House, EVs seem to have many Americans charged up. The mass adoption of EVs has been called a "revolution," but can a solution that maintains the status quo of car culture and infrastructure really be thought of as revolutionary?
Over two months, we'll examine EVs potential impact on our cities and on broader climate change goals.
If you live in or around Sunnyside, Fairgrounds, Cherry Avenue, Rose, Barrio Nopal, Bravo Park Lane or Copper Vista neighborhoods, please join us!
This is an opportunity to learn more about the Tucson Norte-Sur project and share your thoughts and feedback in a small group setting. Meal included. Children and families welcome.
Please help spread the word, and make sure to RSVP if you plan on attending.
Huge thanks to Sunnyside Unified School District for hosting!
Register by texting "Sunnyside" to 520-261-8777 or emailing info@livingstreetsalliance.org
**Note: this is a facilitated workshop, so plan on being there for the entire duration if you want to participate
Actions + Opportunities
Ready for reduced parking requirements?
Weigh in on the City's Individual Parking Plan
The Mayor & Council want to hear from you about a proposed amendment to Tucson's development code related to parking minimums.
LSA supports reduced parking requirements to support the expansion of affordable housing and outdoor restaurant seating. This amendment can help address our housing crisis and preserve urban greenspace and people-friendly gathering areas, aligned with Complete Streets principles.
Learn more about LSA's stance and the agenda item to prepare your comments, and use the buttons below to take action before July 12.
Neighborhood grants available from League of American Bicyclists
Community Spark Grants of up to $1,500 are available for small-scale biking projects in your neighborhood. The deadline to apply for the a grant is July 15, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT.
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A Safe Routes lens on the Infrastructure Bill
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"The passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law paired with the Biden Administration’s release of the National Roadway Safety Strategy makes this a unique moment in to prioritize the safety of people – including young people – in transportation planning and investment."
