These days, more and more government entities are starting to recognize that the traditional model of community engagement is structured to amplify privileged voices. Living Streets Alliance is helping to broaden avenues of engagement by centering community conversation around fun and family-friendly events at neighborhood parks.

Cyclovia Remix hosts the final group bike ride and pop-up event with co-hosts from UArizona Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona Museum of Art, Catalyst Studios, and Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research.

This May, Tucson voters will have the opportunity to vote on Proposition 411, a proposal to fund transportation safety improvements and resurface neighborhood streets. Read LSA’s official position statement.

LSA Board of Directors welcomes nine new members, bids farewell and a huge thanks to two moving on.

The future of RTA reauthorization is still unclear, but Tucson is moving forward with its own initiative to start funding transportation priorities voiced by Tucsonans. Find out how.

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.

February 5th 2022 marks the three-year anniversary of Tucson’s Complete Streets policy adoption. Find out what kind of difference it’s making in Tucson.

Living Streets Alliance spoke at the call to audience during the PAG Regional Council meeting on February 27th, 2022. See why we’re calling for equitable representation in the transportation decision-making process.

Living Streets Alliance is making the most of the good weather with Cyclovia Remix, a virtual/in-person hybrid event celebrating different neighborhoods across Tucson.

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.