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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.

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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…

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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?

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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…

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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