Pedaling the Pueblo Highlights
Our favorite episodes of 2022
LSA presents Pedaling the Pueblo, a mini-program and podcast connecting you to bicycle events and updates in Tucson. We invite planning professionals, grassroots organizers, and local storytellers to share what they’re working on, what’s exciting in the bicycling ecosystem, and how more people can ditch their cars for better, more equitable biking experiences. Below are some select episodes from the 2022 season. Tune in to 91.3 KXCI to hear the show locally, or listen to the entire archive here.
Considering bike infrastructure for Climate Action
Dec 2022
Lydia Barker-Winkworth was one participant in the City of Tucson’s effort to create a new Climate Action & Adaptation Plan through community outreach and input. She shares some preliminary data gathered from workshops, dialogues, surveys and other initiatives. Tucson residents see improving bike infrastructure and mobility options as a crucial step in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Safer Streets with Evren Sönmez
Nov 2022
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (November 20) is a way to remember those killed and inured on our streets each year. Evren Sönmez, Director of Strategic Policy & Practice at LSA, is dedicated to promoting better street design through community outreach and prioritizing safety. We talk about traffic violence in Tucson & ideas for making our streets better for all.
Lupita and the Rose Bike
Oct 2022
An episode in the ‘bikes around town’ series. We speak with Lupita Chavez about her iconic Rose Bike. Most of the time you can hear the Rose Bike approaching before you see it in a crowd. We had the pleasure of chatting with Lupita about the origins of her bike as an altar, all things community, and her favorite parts of riding around town.
Genuine BMX in Tucson
Sept 2022
Saul Moreno of Genuine BMX (a local brand and ‘BMX family’) talks with us about rising stars in Tucson, opportunities for youth in BMX, and having a blast on your bike! As you may have seen at Cyclovia or other community events, the Tucson BMX scene is thriving!
Incoming Bicycle Boulevards
Jul 2022
We spoke with Ryan Fagan of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility about some of the infrastructure updates Tucson residents can expect to see this year. Keep an eye out for new low-stress Bicycle Boulevards, push-button crossings and more infrastructure that makes riding a bike safer.
Adaptive Cycling with Southern AZ Adaptive Sports
Jul 2022
Mia Hansen is the Executive Director of Southern Arizona Adaptive Sports (SAAS), a nonprofit that organizes sports programs and lends equipment to people with physical disabilities and mobility limitations. Mia shares about SAAS’ adaptive cycling program–the largest in Southern Arizona,– which leads group rides for those training for races, and for fun & fitness.
Reconnecting with Gene Martinez
Mar 2022
Work as an individual can be good. Work in community can be even greater. Gene Martinez, program coordinator at the John Valenzuela Youth Center in South Tucson, discusses the center’s work and involvement in the community— from tactical urbanism to Cyclovia.
Tucson’s Free Bike Rack Program
Mar 2022
Having a safe and convenient place to lock your bike is a crucial, yet often unrecognized issue. Benjamin Elias, a planner at the city of Tucson, discusses the city’s free bike rack program for local businesses. This program is designed to promote active transportation and optimize city streets by rethinking the way we view spaces.
Talking Shop Culture with BICAS
Feb 2022
BICAS Education Coordinator of 13 years Kristin Mcray brings us her experiences and take on bike shop culture. Mcray shares helpful questions and expectations to take into a bike shop the next time you need to make a purchase or gather research for your next set of wheels.
Pedaling the Pueblo is created by Living Streets Alliance and underwritten by the City of Tucson. Music is from MizSkoden. If you have a question or topic you’d like to hear covered, email us at info@livingstreetsalliance.org.
You can catch Pedaling the Pueblo on the airwaves in Tucson at radio station KXCI 91.3 at the following times:
Monday- 2:55 PM
Tuesday- 4:55 AM
Wednesday- 9:55 AM
Friday- 7:55 PM
Saturday- 1:55AM & 4:55 PM
