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Photo by Mamta Popat
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Did you hear? Cyclovia is almost here!
Tell your friends, your neighbors, your friend's neighbors: Cyclovia is right around the corner! Sunday, October 26th from 9 AM to 3 PM, we'll be celebrating the streets, in the streets; thriving in the 05 district; rolling, walking, strolling, strutting and grooving from hub to hub on one of the most beautiful days of the year. Explore the route, the festivities, the delectable food & drinks:
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On October 4th, we celebrated our founder's fifteen years of work with LSA during a beautiful evening in the Lost Barrio. Explore our photo album of the night's festivities: you might see some familiar faces!
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Walking School Bus Kickoff
Wednesday, October 15th, 7:30 - 8 AM
Los Amigos Technology Academy
Students, families, and staff of Los Amigos: get your sneakers on and shoelaces tied - it’s time for our first Walking School Bus of the 2025-2026 school year! When students arrive, they’ll be greeted by a special guest appearance from UA mascots, Wilbur and Wilma!
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Mobile Bike Repair
Wednesday, October 15th, 3 - 5 PM
Santa Rosa Library: 1075 S 10th Avenue (85701)
We're getting our bikes in tip top shape for Cyclovia! Join us at Santa Rosa Library for an afternoon of free bike repair. We'll have free youth bike helmets available, too!
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October Volunteer Night
Thursday, October 16th, 5 - 7 PM
LSA office: 439 N 6th Ave, Suite 201 (85705)
Join us for our monthly Volunteer Night: Cyclovia edition! Meet new people, get hyped for the event, and enjoy food and refreshments while we prep for October 26th.
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Cyclovia Prep: Neighborhood Cleanup Day
Saturday, October 18th, 8 - 11 AM
Francisco Elias Esquer Park: 1415 N 14th Avenue (85705)
Join us for a neighborhood cleanup as we get ready for Cyclovia at the end of the month! No experience needed. Enjoy coffee, empanadas, music, and good company while we support neighborhs together. It’s a chance to connect, contribute, and get stoked for Cyclovia! Tools, gloves, and all the materials are provided.
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Volunteer at Cyclovia
There's still time to sign up! Half-day shifts are available for individuals and groups. Get free Cyclovia swag, a ticket for ice cream or a pint of beer at our beer garden, and hundreds of smiles when you spend a few hours helping out at the event.
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Apply for a Safe Streets Mini Grant!
Tucson's Safe Streets Mini-Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2026 projects. The program establishes an inclusive, community-led process to deliver traffic calming improvements to residential neighborhoods across the city, prioritizing under-resourced areas that could not otherwise fund their own traffic calming improvements via the existing Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Neighborhood safety improvements include traffic circles, chicanes, speed humps, and other traffic calming features.
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Open House: First Avenue Improvement Project
Tucson community members are invited to attend a City of Tucson Open House to provide input on the First Avenue Improvement Project. The project will modernize the 1st Ave corridor using a Complete Streets framework to enhance safety for all users, improve roadway conditions, and provide more comfort and accessibility for pedestrians, transit riders, and bicyclists. Give your feedback, meet the project managers, and learn more at this in-person and virtual event.
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Job Opening: Project Manager at the Department of Transportation
Calling all transportation professionals! City of Tucson, Department of Transportation seeks a Project Manager to support conceptual design and public engagement efforts related to bicycle, pedestrian, and multimodal transportation projects. Interested in applying? Don't delay! Applications close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 19th.
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Article: Floyd's Story: Why Everyone Should Try a Week Without Driving
From September 29th - October 5th, cities around the country took part in the annual initiative Week Without Driving. Though Floyd's story comes from Baltimore, Maryland, it echoes the need for accessible transit options throughout the nation.
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Video: Five Simple Ways to Get Kids Biking to School
Our friends over at Streetsblog recently shared this video from cyclist vlogger Tom Babin, who looks at the historical decline in kids biking to school, and what we can do to get them back in the saddle.
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Article: Biking to Brazil, activists urge greener transport at UN climate talks
Hundreds of cyclists are headed toward the world's biggest climate summit, the U.N. COP30, highlighting the vital role of sustainable transportation in the fight against climate change.
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Originate Natural Building Materials
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Each month we highlight a community partner or supporter who helps make this work possible. This month, we're celebrating our longstanding Business Partner, Originate Natural Building Materials. Located in Dunbar Spring, Originate provides sustainable resources to Tucson design and building projects.
During Cyclovia, Originate will be celebrating its 22nd anniversary just one block from the Cyclovia route! There will be live music, an open house, shady seating and free refreshments. Be sure to swing by their location on Main Ave. and 1st st. to check out their amazing space and say hi on October 26th!
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The mission of Living Streets Alliance is to transform our streets into vibrant, public places that bring people together and provide safe, accessible and attractive transportation options.
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