What will we prioritize in our infrastructure in the next 20 years?

U.S. traffic deaths went up during the first nine months of 2020 despite a decline in traffic due to Coronavirus lockdowns. "Preliminary data tells us that during the national health emergency, fewer Americans drove but those who did took more risks and had more fatal crashes," The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in an open letter to the driving public. The agency cited a recent report showing a 22% increase in speeds in select metropolitan areas. Unfortunately, Tucson 2020 crash fatalities echoed these trends…

Tucson Mayor Romero and City Council have been exploring an amendment to the Unified Development Code that would make Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—often referred to as casitas or granny-flats—possible in Tucson. We recently submitted a letter of support to Mayor and Council outlining why we support ADUs. Find out why, then take action!

The Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced Tucson as one of 26 U.S. cities selected to receive a grant as part of their Asphalt Art Initiative. The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative provides cities with grants of up to $25,000, as well as technical support for projects that use art and design to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage residents of their communities.

Living Streets Alliance is excited to debut an all new way to experience the joys and adventure of Cyclovia Tucson—Arizona’s biggest block party—with the launch of Cyclovia Remix. Now through March 2022, Tucsonans can explore six routes over six months, spanning twenty Tucson neighborhoods and multiple business districts.

In August 2021, Tucson Mayor and City Council took a big step forward in their effort to welcome the continued creation of streateries in Tucson. Find out how and what happens next.

Last week, Living Streets Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Yetman, was interviewed on KJZZ’s The Show to discuss streateries and the City of Tucson’s recent work to make them last.

The RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) is planning to ask voters like you to renew a 1/2 cent sales tax that expires in 2026. This is a major source of funding for transportation in Tucson and right now it’s headed down the wrong road. That’s where YOU come in…

Living Streets Alliance joins the groundswell of support for Proposition 206, Tucson’s Fight for $15. Find out why…

In order to build a resilient Tucson over the next 20 years, RTA Next needs to center equity and climate protection. This means that it needs a diverse pool of Tucsonans serving on the Citizens Advisory Committee. Now’s the time to apply! Here’s how…

Welcome the newest member to the Living Streets Alliance team! Michael Quiring, a returned Peace Corps volunteer and graduate student at the University of Arizona, enjoys actively engaging with his community and developing sustainable programs along the way.

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.

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…

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?

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…