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Cyclovia Tucson—Arizona’s biggest block party—is back with five miles of activity hubs, food trucks, and family fun

After two and a half years, Cyclovia Tucson returns to the streets in a big way. On Sunday, March 27th from 9 AM to 3 PM, five miles of car-free city streets will be open to people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike, roll or skate and enjoy neighborhoods, participate in free activities, support local businesses, and connect.

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Speed continues to take lives on Tucson’s streets

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…

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Tucson Receives Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative Grant Award

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.

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After Two Year Wait, Living Streets Alliance Announces Date For Next Cyclovia Tucson—Arizona’s Biggest Block Party—Event, Reveals Brand New Way “To Cyclovia” Now Through April

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.

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Emily Yetman Emily Yetman

Update on Streateries in Tucson

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.

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What’s up with the RTA and why you should care

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…

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Join the RTA’s Citizens Advisory Committee

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…

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