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[Image by Creatista]
Quick Build 102: Types of treatments and their implementation
Last month we did a primer on Quick Builds, giving an overview of what they are and why they exist. This month we’re taking a deeper dive, looking at some of the different kinds of quick build projects that we’ve utilized in Tucson and their function in calming traffic and enhancing safety.
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Hot off the press: our 2022 Annual Report
When you think back to this time last year, what were you up to? It's hard to believe that last year right about now we were making the difficult decision to postpone in-person Cyclovia and instead pivot to and announce our hybrid approach, Cyclovia Remix. Getting creative opened the door for trying all sorts of new things like Pop-up Plazas, curated route play lists, and working with new partners. This spring and summer saw the return of Cyclovia Tucson,—our biggest turnout yet!—and Safe Routes activities in schools, a deeper focus on climate action, and connecting with community partners old and new.
It's been quite a year. Have a look, and thanks for being a part of it!
Preview the report >>
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Get ready for Cyclovia!
Cyclovia is right around the corner, just a little over three weeks away. Games, food trucks, music, giveaways, and much more await you at the biggest block party in Arizona!
The Cyclovia Tucson: Thrive in the 05 interactive route map is now live. Check it out to get a sneak peak of the different activities happening along the route and to start planning your day. You can also get a quick snapshot of Activity Hub highlights by clicking the link below.
Preview Activity Hubs >>
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6th Avenue Asphalt Art block-painting party
10/22 Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
in the street between Armory Park and Children's Museum Tucson
Get some hands-on experience with a quick build project. Join us for an all-day block-painting party in the street complete with music, food, and fun.
We still have afternoon volunteers slots available.
Sign up!
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Cyclovia Tucson: Thrive in the 05
10/30 Sunday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brand new route! - Thrive in the 05
Join us for car-free care-free streets on an all-new route connecting Thrive in the 05 neighborhoods. At Cyclovia you can walk, skate, bike, roll, play, learn, create, and connect!
Calling all volunteers! We need you. Sign up now!
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Safe Routes National Partnership Summit
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Join us on November 15-17 for a three-day virtual summit filled with presentations, workshops, networking, and more. Our very own Safe Routes Coordinator, Jessica Estrada, will be presenting on sustaining and building the Safe Routes to School movement.
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Interested in reviewing a transportation comic book?
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Researchers at the University of Arizona and Portland State University are inviting you to provide feedback on our new comic book "Cities and Transportation: Moving from Cars to People". This digital comic communicates some of the history, innovations, and purpose of traffic impact studies in urban development and transportation infrastructure.
They're looking for people to provide feedback about the comic, including how well it communicates ideas, the quality of the images and text, representation of different people, etc. If you would like to volunteer to be a reviewer, submit your contact information and the comic book team will reach out to you with more details. More info on the project is available here.
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Volunteers needed for the annual bicycle and pedestrian count
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Your help is needed this fall to count the number of people on foot and bike at key intersections around town. Pima Association of Governments uses this fresh data annually to help identify trends and inform local planning efforts.
Volunteering is easy. The count runs Oct. 17 to Nov. 2, and each weekday shift is two hours long. Weekend shifts are three hours long. You can sign up for as many shifts as you’d like.
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Community Change Grants are available!
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This unique and highly anticipated program aims to provide support to our growing network of advocates, grassroots organizers, organizations, and agencies using innovative, engaging, and inclusive programs and projects to create tangible change at the community level.
They are looking to fund projects that:
- Increase physical activity and active transportation in a specific community
- Work to cross engage people and organizations newer to the efforts of walking and moving and walkability
- Demonstrate a culture of racial equity and inclusive health and design
- Support and cultivate connected, active and deeply engaged communities
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Want timely advocacy action alerts as they come up? Subscribe to our Action Alerts email list to stay updated between monthly newsletters.
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Mr. Biden, tear down this highway
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{Image: New York Times}
"If urban highways enforce racial barriers between neighborhoods, why do city officials keep spending so much to expand them?"
Read the full article >>
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The cost of auto orientation
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{Image: Strong Towns}
This ten-year-old article on the tax base lost to cities in auto-oriented construction is a good reminder today with lots of upcoming federal funding allocations.
Read the full article >>
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What's wrong with arterials
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{Image: streetsmarts via Flickr}
A replay of the America Walks webinar where experts discuss the problems with arterials and how to rebuild them to save lives.
Watch the webinar >>
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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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