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Streateries one step closer to permanence in Tucson
Last month, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and City Council took a big step forward in making Streateries—which essentially transform on-street parking into extended dining space—permanent in Tucson. Mayor & Council approved of an 18 month extension for existing streateries and gave the green light for a formal and permanent streatery program to be developed.
We spent the first half of this year working with Tucson Dept. of Transportation & Mobility (DTM) and FORS Architects to explore streateries, parklets, and other public shared [streets] spaces and to help make recommendations on what a broader “Shared Spaces” program could look like for Tucson. We thank Mayor Romero and City Council for their leadership and are excited and encouraged to see so much movement and support for Streateries. We look forward to continuing to explore how more of our shared public streets can become flexible places for people. Next up, parklets and pop-ups!
BONUS: Listen to a fun interview on KJZZ's "The Show" with our Executive Director, Emily Yetman, discussing streateries in Tucson and beyond.
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What's up with the RTA and why you should care
Back in 2006, voters in Eastern Pima County approved a twenty-year half-cent sales tax to fund transportation in the greater Tucson region via the RTA (Regional Transportation Authority), an independent taxing district. Since its adoption, the RTA has been the largest source of locally-controlled funding to build transportation in our region and it's due to expire in 2026.
The RTA Board is looking to put a measure on the ballot in the near future that would ask voters to renew/reauthorize the sales tax for another 20 years. This is a pivotal moment in that RTA Next could either prioritize a future that is climate resilient, truly multi-modal, and promotes health and equity through its implementation, OR it could continue to expand roadways, contribute to urban heat island, and fragment neighborhoods.
Here's a brief primer from our website. Learn more and apply for the Citizens Advisory Committee by this Friday at Noon (details below)!
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We support Proposition 206, Tucson Fight for $15. Join us!
The board and staff of Living Streets Alliance are fully supportive of Proposition 206, the initiative to raise the minimum wage to $15 in Tucson. Adopting a living wage is a clear and straightforward way to begin to address poverty.
Learn why this matters to LSA and the state of transportation.
100% of LSA board and staff have made a contribution to Tucson Fight for $15, the "yes" campaign for Proposition 206, and we invite you to join us and do the same to ensure that the initiative is successful this November. Please consider making a donation in any amount by clicking on the link below. You can also donate time or other resources to help Tucson Fight for $15 get the word out about what they're doing.
Donate now >>
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When's Cyclovia?
In July we launched a Community Check-In survey to get a sense of how comfortable you and your fellow Tucsonans are with returning to large in-person events. After listening to the community we're making some big plans for the next Cyclovia. Stay tuned for a big announcement this month!
In the meantime, we're gathering volunteers and partners to help in the reveal of our plans for 2021 and 2022. It's not too late to be a part of the initial crew. Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form or reply to this email to be involved as a community organization or partner.
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Apply for the RTA Citizens Advisory Committee
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Be a part of defining the priorities for the the next RTA! Apply now for the Citizens Advisory Committee and ensure that the committee is made up of representation that is diverse and aligned with the needs and priorities of Tucsonans. Details can be found on our website, or you click on the link below to go directly to the online application.
Don't wait! Deadline to apply is this Friday, September 10th at Noon!
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Get paid to report your transportation frustrations
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Interested in helping test an app that could help improve transportation? This will involve 15 minutes a day of tracking transportation trips on an Android phone for two weeks in September of October. Compensation is $75.
If interested, please contact Nicole Iroz-Elardo at irozelardo@arizona.edu to get a link and sign up.
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What It Looks Like to Reconnect Black Communities Torn Apart by Highways
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This legacy of racist federal transportation policies continues to define the landscapes of urban spaces.
{Image: OpenStreetsMap}
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E-BIKE Act Could Make Electric Bikes a Lot Cheaper
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E-bikes are more expensive than normal bikes, typically costing anywhere from $1,000 to $8,000 for some of the more high-end models. But they also have the potential to replace car trips for a lot of people, with a recent study finding that if 15 percent of car trips were made by e-bike, carbon emissions would drop by 12 percent.
{Image: Pedego Bikes}
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Is This the Future of Civic Engagement?
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Looking for a way to retool, broaden, and deepen their engagement with residents, SVD staff discovered the EcoDistrict certification process, which originated in Seattle. It’s a model for planning rooted in three core principles: equity, resilience, and climate protection.
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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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