People Are Experts in Their Own Lives:
A Snapshot of Our Summer Engagement Events
This summer, we spent time in the community talking with people about how easy—or not—it is to get around. Whether walking, biking, or using public transportation, access to reliable and safe options came up again and again as a key part of daily life and overall health.
In partnership with the Pima County Health Department’s REACH program, we listened to what people shared across seven different neighborhoods and communities. We pulled together a snapshot of current conditions, challenges, and ideas for improving access and mobility. The resulting analysis reflects what we heard and highlights where change is both needed and possible—all centered on people’s daily experiences.
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Photo by afrank photography
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Cyclovia is just around the corner!
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Did you know Cyclovia is returning on Sunday, October 26th? There's still time to sign up as an Activity Host, food vendor, or for one of Cyclovia's varied volunteer roles.
View the route and get ready for October!
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Meet Our 2025-2026 Intern
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Join us in welcoming our new intern, Linus Friedman! Linus will be supporting LSA in advocacy, data collection and mapping.
Linus (he/him) is a senior undergraduate student in the Sustainable Built Environments program at the University of Arizona, focusing on urban planning. As part of his second major, German Studies, he was able to live abroad in Germany for a year, studying European city planning and design principles, which he hopes to bring back to the work he does in the US. Growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, he is acutely aware of transportation constraints caused by the single-family zoning and sprawl of American development. He hopes to create spaces that uplift people and communities, no matter their form of transportation.
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A Celebration of Emily Yetman & the Legacy of Living Streets Alliance
Saturday, October 4th, 6 - 9 PM
Tooley's Cafe: 299 S. Park Avenue (85719)
Join us as we honor Emily Yetman and her 15 years of visionary leadership at Living Streets Alliance! Celebrate her incredible legacy and the impact she’s had on creating safer, more vibrant, and more equitable streets in our community. Enjoy an evening of music, memories, and connection as we reflect on LSA’s journey and look ahead to what’s next.
Save the date — you won’t want to miss it!
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September Volunteer Night
Thursday, September 25th, 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!
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Sun Tran's 50th Anniversary
Sun Tran invites riders, families, and community members to join the celebration of its 50th Anniversary on Friday, September 19, from 3 to 5 PM at the historic Ronstadt Transit Center (215 E. Congress St.).
This celebration will feature food trucks serving Sonoran hot dogs and hamburgers to the first 200 attendees who stop by the Sun Tran welcome booth for a food ticket. Guests can also enjoy complimentary water while exploring activities such as games, prizes, and face painting. A selection of limited edition Sun Tran merch will be available while supplies last!
To celebrate this milestone, Mayor Regina Romero, Director of Transportation and Mobility Sam Credio, and Sun Tran General Manager Mikel Oglesby will deliver remarks highlighting Sun Tran’s history and success. In addition, Sun Tran will honor several dedicated employees, including bus operators who have proudly served the community for nearly 50 years.
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Park(ing) Day Tucson
Join ASLA Arizona and partners this Friday, September 19th, 2025, from 4 – 7 PM on University Blvd for a transformation of metered parking spaces into vibrant, creative public places.
Park(ing) Day Tucson is taking over on-street parking for yet another year in a new and different location! This year, Tucsonans are taking over E University Blvd between N Euclid Ave and N Park Ave utilizing the whole south side of Main Gate Square along the Sun Link Modern Streetcar route and at the gateway to the University of Arizona.
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Walk 'N' Roll to School Week
Each year, Pima County schools join thousands of schools around the country to encourage walking and rolling throughout the school year in celebration of National Walk to School Week. Students from participating schools in Pima County who walk or roll to school during the week will receive fun gifts, including bike safety reflective decals, Walk 'N' Roll stickers, Pima County Bicycle & Pedestrian Program mood pencils, and the chance to win the grand prize - a scooter!
Registered schools will also have opportunity to sign up for a free Riders and Walkers presentation at their school!
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Article: Park(ing) Day's Roadside Attraction
Park(ing) Day began in 2005 as a playful experiment to turn parking spots into mini public parks. This older article shares its roots, and though it's been around a while, the idea of making streets more people-friendly still resonates today.
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Webinar: Community Design and Drivers - Connecting All of Us
On Thursday, Sept. 25th at 11 AM, join America Walks in exploring opportunities that make our transportation systems work for all. Hear real-world experiences from people navigating current challenges, and learn how issues such as time spent traveling, safety, and access impact daily life.
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Article: How to End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All
How can we avoid electric scooters blocking sidewalks and parking spaces? Cities have the tools, and can help increase safety and visibility at the same time.
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EXO Roast Co.
Each month we highlight a community partner or supporter who helps make this work possible. This month, we're celebrating our neighborhood coffeeshop, Exo Roast Co. Doug and Amy Smith have been long-time supporters of LSA, from donating coffee to our events and volunteers, to participating in neighborhood pop-up projects, to providing a long-cherished LSA meeting and working space. We're excited to see the legacy of Exo continue under new owners Clay Koweek and Mollie Silva, and we'll see you all there, over shrubs and mesquite lattes!
Photo by Kathleen Dreier Photography
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