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Tucson's Complete Streets policy is one of the best: is it working?
Last month we were thrilled to receive the news that Tucson’s Complete Streets policy (adopted in 2019) was ranked among the best in the nation by Smart Growth America’s National Complete Streets Coalition. The Coalition had been ranking policies annually to showcase and highlight robust policies that can help guide and inspire other communities doing their own Complete Streets work, and to track the progress of the Complete Streets movement nationally.
It's been four years since Tucson's policy was adopted. Find out what concrete progress has been made in implementing complete streets, and what still needs to happen to truly complete Tucson's streets.
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Photo courtesy Mike McKisson for AZ Luminaria
Transit to remain free in Tucson: here's what comes next
On May 9th Tucson Mayor & Council voted to extend the city’s fare-free transit system indefinitely. While the vote guarantees free transit through the end of 2023 it does not establish a permanent, dedicated funding source for transit service or improvements. There's still much to be done to achieve the vision of equitable, accessible and convenient public transportation in Tucson. In order to carve a pathway to that vision, we need to understand where we really are with current policy, and where we can go from here.
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FREE Mobile Bike Repair Clinics
We're excited to continue offering free bike repair clinics to get the whole family ready to ride, whether it's rolling to the nearest school, ice cream or raspados shop, or just around the neighborhood.
We bring the tools, basic replacement parts, and a limited supply of youth helmets to get you equipped and ready to roll. Anyone in the community is welcome to attend and take advantage of FREE basic bike repairs:
Joel D. Valdez Main Library
(happening tomorrow!)
Friday, June 9th, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
101 N Stone Ave, Tucson AZ 85701
Eckstrom-Columbus Library
Saturday, June 10th, 11 AM - 1 PM
4350 E 22nd Street, Tucson AZ 85711
Flowing Wells Library
Monday, June 12th, 1 - 3 PM
1730 W Wetmore Road, Tucson AZ 85705
Himmel Park Library
Tuesday, June 20th, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
1035 N Treat Ave, Tucson AZ 85716
Thrive in the 05 Festival & Resource Fair
Pima Community College Downtown Campus
(Northeast parking lot)
Friday, June 23rd, 5 - 8 PM
77 W Drachman Street, Tucson AZ 85705
Woods Memorial Library
Thursday, June 29th, 1 - 3 PM
3455 N 1st Ave, Tucson AZ 85719
Questions? Contact us. These clinics are made possible, in part, with support from the City of Tucson. Thank you!
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Introducing the Summer Nights Bike Ride Series
June marks the kick-off of a monthly evening bike ride, starting from Pueblo Vida, downtown. Join LSA and friends for a leisurely, beginner-friendly bike ride through the city the 3rd Saturday of each month this June through September. Bring a friend, lights, water, and a helmet, and get ready to have fun!
Gather at Pueblo Vida Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 17th, 6:30 PM until...?
115 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson AZ 85701
Visit our website for details >>
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Online forum: Reflecting on Transportation in Arizona
It’s been a busy spring for transportation in Arizona with a flurry of transportation related bills at the state capitol, Tucson adopting fare-free transit, and advocates across the state looking to expand active transportation options. Join LSA and some of our state’s most thoughtful advocates and experts for a webinar hosted by Arizona Partnership for Healthy Communities and Arizona PIRG as we discuss where Arizona can improve and where we get it right when it comes to transportation.
Wednesday, June 21st, 11 AM - 12:15 PM
Register here >>
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**URGENT**
Tell state leaders:
Let voters decide their transportation future!
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Photo credit: Mike McKisson for AZ Luminaria
Local elected leaders, working with local residents, are well-suited to propose transportation options they think will work best for their communities and then leave it to the voters to decide. However, Maricopa County – the only county in Arizona that needs legislative approval and the governor’s signature to call an election – is awaiting legislative action.
After 500 meetings and feedback from more than 10,000 residents, Mayors and other elected leaders from 32 cities, towns, and tribes—representing more than four million voters—unanimously agreed on a multi-modal transportation plan. The plan includes transit, roads, and freeways, not only providing transportation options but also freedom of mobility. Without it, the region will see an exponential increase in gridlock, pollution and lost economic opportunity. And what happens (or doesn’t) in Maricopa County can have statewide impact.
Take action now and tell state leaders to let voters decide their transportation future. This is time sensitive: signatures must be collected by COB Friday, June 9th (tomorrow!)
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Report: The Best Complete Streets Policies 2023
Since the beginning of the Complete Streets movement in the early 2000s, more than 1,700 Complete Streets policies have been adopted in jurisdictions of all sizes and contexts across the United States. This Best Complete Streets Policies report spotlights the communities that have taken that first step, highlighting those with the strongest policies, including Tucson.
Check out the report>>
How e-bike rebates will make cycling safer
National organization, People for Bikes recently released a great toolkit to aid more cities and regions in establishing e-bike rebates. This article looks at how those rebates don't just help residents buy greener rides — it also is helping to grow more advocacy for safe bicycling infrastructure.
Find out how >>
'Paved Paradise' examines how parking has changed the American landscape
Author Henry Grabar says parking codes, parking lots and garages have shaped the landscape of cities and suburbs, and limited the creation of affordable housing. In this Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross, he explains how.
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Business Partner Spotlight
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Q&A with Bruce Bennett, TFS Outreach & Communications
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This month we're proud to spotlight one of LSA's longstanding supporters and business partners, Technicians for Sustainability, a community-minded business dedicated to ensuring that Southern Arizona’s natural resources are used efficiently and with respect for present and future needs. Committed to practicing what they preach, they live with the systems they install, make fuel-efficient transportation choices, and whenever possible, do business with companies that hold values, standards, and ethics aligned with theirs.
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Q: What is Technicians for Sustainability (TFS) and what you do?
A: TFS is a renewable energy company, specializing in solar energy and battery storage systems for residential and commercial customers in the Tucson area.
Q: What makes TFS different from other solar companies?
A: TFS is an employee-owned cooperative and registered B Corp, currently celebrating our 20th year in operation. We have worked to build long lasting relationships with our customers and local community through commitment to transparency, quality of work, and responsible operating practices; "walking our talk," as we like to say.
Q: Why do you—as a local business—support Living Streets Alliance? How does it connect with your work/vision/values?
A: TFS is proud to support LSA. Alternative transportation and creative commuting is widespread at TFS - organizationally and individually - in an effort to reduce our footprint; the work LSA does to improve the accessibility, safety, and resiliency of our city's connectivity has an impact felt daily.
Q: What are your values as an organization, and how do they show up in your daily practice?
A: Here's a graphic illustrating our values in action:
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Does your business' vision align with ours?
Check out LSA's Annual Business Partnership opportunities and join us in pushing for robust transportation and vibrant streets in Tucson.
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