In case you missed it: Announcing Cyclovia Tucson—Thrive in the 05—this October
It's coming: Our next Cyclovia Tucson is in the works, and we want you to be there! Applications are now open for food vendors, volunteers, activity hosts and more! Mark your calendars and get ready for an epic return to the '05!
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Q&A with our new Executive Director Vanessa Cascio
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We are incredibly excited to step into a new chapter with incoming Executive Director and LSA alumni Vanessa Cascio. We've asked her a few questions to get acquainted and welcome her back to the LSA fold. Welcome, Vanessa!
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Reflections from our Safe Routes Manager
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Speaking of transitions, our beloved Safe Routes Manager, Benji, will be moving on from Tucson later this year (hence the job posting in our Actions + Opportunities section below). We're sad to lose him and are grateful for all of his contributions to LSA and to the broader Tucson community. Click below to read about his reflections on his time with LSA and highlights from the past year and a half leading Safe Routes to School programming throughout the region.
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A year in review at Living Streets Alliance
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Our 2025 Annual Report is hot off the press! From piloting Cyclovita, the mini-Cyclovia event in Amphi, to bringing traffic calming measures to school districts beyond city limits, to debuting Cyclovia along the beautiful Treat Avenue Bike Boulevard, we're proud of all that's been achieved together! Explore the stories and photographs that showcase the scope and impact of our work over the past year.
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Bicycle Eduction Clinic at Southwest Family Resource Center
Wednesday, August 27th, 3 - 6 PM
6855 S. Mark Road (85757)
Join us on Wednesday August 27th for a free mobile bike repair at Southwest Family Resource Center. Families and students are invited to bring their bicycles for basic bike repairs and maintenance. Free youth helmets will also be available.
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August Volunteer Night
Thursday, August 28th, 5 - 7 PM
LSA office: 439 N 6th Ave, Suite 201 (85705)
Join us for our monthly Volunteer Night: meet new people, learn more about what's going on at LSA, and pitch in on some light and lighthearted office work! RSVP here.
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We're hiring: Safe Routes Manager
LSA is seeking a passionate, creative, thoughtful, and collaborative Safe Routes Manager to join our team of advocates working to bring Tucson’s streets to life. Be part of a dynamic and caring team and enjoy a flexible work environment, benefits package including 100% employer-paid group health insurance, and more.
Applications received by August 31st, 2025 will receive first consideration, though position will remain open until filled. We’ll be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Survey: Help shape the future of transportation throughout Pima County
Pima County is seeking community feedback as part of the process of developing a Safety Action Plan: a community-driven project aimed at making transportation safer for everyone. The initiative is supported by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program and focuses on reducing crashes and making transportation safer. Share your thoughts in the brief survey below. The link also includes an interactive map for community members to share safety concerns for specific locations.
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Video: Unburdening Transit: A Forum on Safety Without Borders
On Tuesday, July 29th, local transit advocates invited Tucsonans to reimagine public transportation as a community good rooted in justice, accessibility, and freedom of movement for all. Hear directly from transit riders, advocates, and community groups who are working to keep buses fare-free, push for a people-centered regional transit plan, and share what's coming up next in Tucson’s transit future.
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Opinion: Transit is a Smart Investment - for Sahuarita and the Region
A well-designed bus rapid transit or vanpool system serves all residents — regardless of age, income, or ability — and encourages smarter, denser development.
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Article: Fare-free Transit to Continue in Tucson
LSA commends City Council for their 5-2 vote in favor of securing fare-free transit through 2025. Read what our representatives say regarding the move and what considerations are being made to ensure fare-free continues for Tucsonans beyond 2025.
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BICAS
Each month we highlight a community partner or supporter who helps make this work possible. This month, we'd like to celebrated BICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage) who lends their expertise at our after-school bike clubs, donates their time and talents repairing bicycles at Cyclovia, and leads Youth-Earn-A-Bike summer programs. This Thursday, come support their work at their 3rd Annual Beer for Bikes event at Dragoon Brewery!
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The mission of Living Streets Alliance is to advocate for a thriving Tucson by creating great streets for all of us.
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