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Vanessa Cascio Vanessa Cascio

TOMORROW: Living Streets Alliance Hosts Forum on Why RTA Next Falls Short

Tucson, AZ (February 16, 2026) – With Propositions 418 and 419 on the March ballot, Tucson voters are being asked to decide the future of regional transportation for the next 20 years. Tomorrow, Living Streets Alliance (LSA) will host “Let’s Talk RTA Next,” a community forum to examine what’s at stake, unpack concerns with the current proposal, and explore stronger, community-driven alternatives.

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Vanessa Cascio Vanessa Cascio

5 Reasons to Vote No on Propositions 418 and 419

This March, Pima County voters will decide on Propositions 418 and 419, together known as RTA Next. These measures would extend the regional sales tax and lock in a transportation plan for the next 20 years. This vote will shape our streets, our transit system, and how public dollars are spent for a generation.

RTA Next takes our region in the wrong direction.

Before you cast your vote, here are five things to know about the shortfalls of this ballot measure.

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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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