The Community Corridors Tool: what it is and how it could affect transportation
Over the past few weeks there's been a lot of conversation about a proposed zoning tool being considered in Tucson. It's called the Community Corridors Tool (aka CCT) and it has the potential to incentivise land use in certain areas that would be more conducive to transit, biking, and walking.
Last week the Planning Commission discussed the CCT during a public hearing and voted to recommend the Tool's adoption to Tucson Mayor & City Council. That was a very encouraging step in the right direction, but there's still more work to do to ensure that the CCT gets adopted. It will now go to a public hearing before Mayor & City Council on Tuesday, March 18th. Click below to learn more and find out what you can do to support it.
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Support connected, safe, and vibrant streets for people this Arizona Gives Day!
Our spring fundraising drive kicks off today leading up to Arizona Gives Day. Through a generous pledge your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 now through April 1st.
Help us raise $20,000 to fund transportation advocacy, open streets, and safe routes to school, then join us for a Happy Hour celebration of community and collective impact. See details below.
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Volunteer Night with LSA
Thursday, March 20, from 5 - 7 PM
Living Streets Alliance
439 N 6th Avenue, Suite 201
Cyclovia is quickly approaching! This month help out with sorting and preparing merch, assembling Info Booth kits, folding T-shirts, and more.
Please RSVP so we know to save you a spot!
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Pre-Cyclovia Connections:
La Madera Park Bike Repair & Neighborhood Outreach
Tuesday, March 25th from 4 - 6:30 PM
La Madera Park
2700 E La Madera Drive, 85716
Join us for an exciting opportunity to support Cyclovia Tucson and get involved in your community! Drop by La Madera Park to get your bike fixed up for free, or lend a hand to distribute flyers! Bring a friend, family member, or anyone else who wants to be part of the fun.
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Pre-Cyclovia Connections:
Himmel Park Bike Repair & Family Fun Ride
Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM - Noon
Himmel Park
1035 N Treat Ave, 85716
(gather near the small playground just west of the Himmel Park Library)
Ride starts at 10:30 AM (lasts about 30 minutes)
Get ready to ride and have some fun as we gear up for Cyclovia Tucson! Join us at Himmel Park for a day of free bike repair followed by a family-friendly ride through the neighborhood that’s perfect for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're preparing for Cyclovia or just want to enjoy a beautiful day on two wheels, we’d love to see you!
Bring your bike, your helmet, and your enthusiasm!
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Pre-Cyclovia Connections: Breakfast By Bike Route Preview Ride with Campfire Cycling
Thursday, April 3, at 7 - 8:30 AM
Himmel Park
1035 N Treat Ave, 85716
Meet at Himmel Park (at the north parking lot near the library)
Join us for a casual two-mile group ride along a portion of the Treat Avenue Cyclovia route from Himmel Park to La Madera Park, followed by breakfast! Campfire Cycling will have their BOB Trailer loaded up with pancake making gear. Bring a plate, cup, fork if you are able to (If not, they'll have some!) and an appetite for pancakes. You're also welcome to bring your own camp stove to brew yourself some coffee or tea if you prefer or want.
More info here.
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AZ Gives Day Happy Hour with Living Streets Alliance
Tuesday, April 1, from 5 - 7 PM
Westbound (at the MSA Annex)
267 S Avenida del Convento, 85745
Let's get together and be reminded of the power of community! Join us for happy hour and let's toast to all we've accomplished together. We'll have light refreshments, door prizes, fresh Cyclovia merch, and activities for kids.
Bonus: Westbound will donate a portion of proceeds from the evening to LSA, so bring your friends, colleagues, and family!
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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.
Check out the route and get involved at:
www.cycloviatucson.org
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Help make Cyclovia possible: volunteer!
Cyclovia is less less than a month away and we need your help to make it a smooth and easy day for one and all to enjoy. Sign up to volunteer and you can do it all: enjoy half the event from a shady neighborhood corner on Treat Avenue and the other half out in the action, exploring the route. Sign up today and recruit a friend, coworker, or family member to join you—the more the merrier!
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Event organizers: need more parking?
Make your next big event greener and healthier by providing free, ample bike parking! Through a partnership with Pima County’s Clear Air Program, we’re able to provide temporary bike parking to nonprofits, community groups, and neighborhoods in Tucson, Arizona for your special events, free of charge!
We have just a few slots left for this spring, so if you have an event coming up please reach out ASAP! Details and a request form can be found at the link below.
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Article: Could the Comeback of the U.S. Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?
A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.
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Article: Who Should Pay to Fix the Sidewalk
Denver has made sidewalk upkeep a public responsibility, becoming the largest US municipality to fund and maintain this critical but unsung pedestrian infrastructure.
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Webinar: Executive orders & reauthorization—Navigating the future of federal transportation funding
Federal transportation funding is at a crossroads, with executive orders and USDOT directives reshaping priorities and halting projects, not to mention federal surface transportation program planning already underway. Find out what to expect in the coming months, and how advocates and practitioners can navigate this evolving landscape.
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