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Stop i-11 from cutting through Tohono O'odham lands
It's time to get serious about I-11. This proposed interstate, running from the the U.S/Mexico border to Wickenberg, is being pushed full speed ahead despite considerable, unified, and consistent opposition from communities all over southern Arizona. Current recommended alignments run either through Tohono O'odham lands or City of Tucson. Both are terrible.
Hey there, I’m Jessica Estrada, LSA’s new Safe Routes Coordinator
Through supporting families and sparking youth’s potential, Jessica Estrada strives to serve her community and build long-lasting relationships. Jessica enjoys getting to know families in the community and learning about their needs to be able to provide support and resources on an individual basis…
The Move Tucson project list is live. Did your priorities show up?
For the past several months the Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (DTM) has been working to analyze existing conditions of our transportation network and to gain an understanding of community priorities. Taking those things into account, they've identified 234 projects— totaling approximately $5.7 billion dollars—to make Tucson's transportation system more complete. Did your priority projects make the cut?
With 1st Avenue redesign, an opportunity to do so much more than address traffic
As an RTA-funded project, 1st Avenue will change drastically between Grant Road and River Road in the next 5 years. It’s currently a high-crash corridor with lots of foot and bike traffic, and the redesign provides an opportunity to make it much safer for people on foot and on bike. We at Living Streets Alliance are strong supports of less lanes (4 vs. 6) and fully protected bicycle lanes. Find out why…
Bon Voyage, Ramzy!
Last month we said goodbye to all-star intern, Ramzy Bejjani (the guy on the bucket bike, above), who has been part of the LSA team for the past three years. Join us in wishing him well on the next chapter of his adventures in public space!
Hi! I’m Patricia Schwartz, LSA’s Open Streets Coordinator
Patricia has years of experience working on community-driven social and environmental justice projects throughout southern Arizona, as well as in Mexico and Guatemala…
Hey! I’m Sophia Gonzalez, LSA’s Communications Coordinator
With an urban development education and with a strong background in communications, coordination, and relationship building, Sophia Gonzalez supports vibrant efforts in Tucson neighborhoods…
City of Tucson working to streamline process for transforming parking spaces
The COVID-19 Temporary Expansion of Restaurant Seating initiative has allowed businesses to use City-owned property to operate their businesses as part of an emergency response to the pandemic. As the pandemic evolves, and the emergency provisions ease, the City of Tucson is considering how to make this shared use of public space an ongoing program.
Guide Complete Streets in Tucson; apply for the Complete Streets Coordinating Council
Are you interested in being a part of conversations and decisions that will help shape Tucson's transportation future? Do you envision our streets as safe, accessible, and welcoming public spaces for every Tucsonan? If the answer is yes, we invite you to apply for a seat on the Complete Streets Coordinating Council!
A call to Stop Asian Hate
Living Streets Alliance unequivocally stands against the hateful and xenophobic attacks that have been committed against the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities.
We’re hiring! Join the LSA team as our Safe Routes Coordinator
We’re hiring! Living Streets Alliance is seeking a passionate, creative, collaborative, and thoughtful individual to join our team as the Safe Routes Coordinator, to implement Safe Routes to School events and programming throughout Tucson.
Introducing: Bici Bingo, a fun, free game to enjoy by bike this April
As a way to support 25 locally-owned businesses, enjoy this fun, free game all April long. Visit any five businesses by bike (no purchase necessary), and you could win a $25 gift card. Find out how!
Reflecting on “streets as public spaces” one year after COVID-19 kicked in
As human beings, our relationship to streets and public spaces has shifted during the pandemic. Repurposing asphalt has become a tool for supporting local businesses and meeting the shifting needs of people and families as they get around their city. Find out how.
Strengthen community connections this April 6th, Arizona Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day is just around the corner, happening this Tuesday, April 6th. It's a day to support your favorite nonprofits doing amazing work throughout the state to overcome the challenges of today and create a better future for generations to come. Here at Living Streets Alliance, we've set a goal to raise $10,000 on Tuesday and we need your help to meet it!
Shared Streets stories from Barrio Libre
As South Tucson Shared Streets / Calles Compartidas wraps up, hear what residents have to say about the program and the value of streets that are friendlier places for people young and old.
Calles Compartidas is coming to a close. So, what’s next for South 8th Avenue?
After six months of experiencing a slower pace on South 8th Avenue, Shared Streets (Calles Compartidas) will be coming to a close at the end of this month. Find out what’s next for neighbors of Barrio Libre.
Farewell and a huge thank you to two LSA all-stars
If you’ve worked with LSA in any capacity over the past six years, you’ve no doubt had the good fortune to work with Kylie Walzak and/or Vanessa Cascio. These two amazing women have been fierce, generous, and steady members of the LSA team through thick and thin, contributing their creativity, courage, and passion for transportation advocacy in everything they do.
Weigh in on Tucson’s Climate Action Plan
In September 2020, Tucson Mayor & Council declared a Climate Emergency, acknowledging the threat that climate change has on our precious desert city. As a starting point , they are rolling out a Tucson Climate Action Plan and are encouraging Tucsonans to take a survey that will inform and guide the Plan. Have a look…
We’re hiring! Join the LSA team in one of three positions
We’re hiring! As Living Streets Alliance heads into its second decade of doing transportation justice and advocacy work here in Tucson, we’re looking for motivated and qualitifed people to join our team as Communications Coordinator, Safe Routes Coordinator, or Open Streets Coordinator.