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Ellie Kaszniak Ellie Kaszniak

Looking ahead with Safe Routes to School for 2026

What’s been going on with Safe Routes to School? Programming to support walking and biking to (and from) school as an easy, safe, and enjoyable option for children and their families is in full swing across Tucson. As Fall semester has wrapped up and Spring semester kicks off, we’re reflecting on highlights from the end of 2025, from bike rodeos to new crosswalks, and looking ahead into the new year. Take a look at what we’ve been up to.

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Madeline McClure Madeline McClure

Cyclovia Fall 2025: A Biannual Snapshot of Our Event

Cyclovia Tucson thrived in the ‘05 this October with thousands of people walking, rolling and scooting on open streets. Thanks to the hundreds of participants who took our Cyclovia Census, we have a snapshot of how the day was enjoyed,

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Vanessa Cascio Vanessa Cascio

Rethink, Don’t Repeat: Why RTA Next Falls Short

The final RTA Next plan has been approved with minor adjustments. Unfortunately, the fundamental problems remain. After extensive analysis and discussion, Living Streets Alliance cannot support the current RTA Next plan because it fails to meet our region’s urgent needs for safety, equity, and sustainability.

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Madeline McClure Madeline McClure

A Note From Benji, Safe Routes Manager

Read Benji’s 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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Madeline McClure Madeline McClure

Cyclovia Spring 2025: A Snapshot of our Biannual Event

Treat Avenue Bike Boulevard laid the ground to one of the most-populated Cyclovia events in Tucson history. Thanks to the hundreds of participants who took our Cyclovia Census, we have a snapshot of how the day was enjoyed,

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Madeline McClure Madeline McClure

Cyclovia Spring 2025: A Treat for all

Our 22nd Cyclovia Tucson celebrated Treat Ave Bike Boulevard from Broadway Village to La Madera Park. With such mild weather, folks of all ages were able to bike, walk, roll through the neighborhoods of Broadmoor-Broadway Village, Sam Hughes, Blenman-Elm, Country Glenn, and La Madera.

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