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A call to Stop Asian Hate
Living Streets Alliance unequivocally stands against the hateful and xenophobic attacks that have been committed against the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities.
We’re hiring! Join the LSA team as our Safe Routes Coordinator
We’re hiring! Living Streets Alliance is seeking a passionate, creative, collaborative, and thoughtful individual to join our team as the Safe Routes Coordinator, to implement Safe Routes to School events and programming throughout Tucson.
Introducing: Bici Bingo, a fun, free game to enjoy by bike this April
As a way to support 25 locally-owned businesses, enjoy this fun, free game all April long. Visit any five businesses by bike (no purchase necessary), and you could win a $25 gift card. Find out how!
Reflecting on “streets as public spaces” one year after COVID-19 kicked in
As human beings, our relationship to streets and public spaces has shifted during the pandemic. Repurposing asphalt has become a tool for supporting local businesses and meeting the shifting needs of people and families as they get around their city. Find out how.
Strengthen community connections this April 6th, Arizona Gives Day
Arizona Gives Day is just around the corner, happening this Tuesday, April 6th. It's a day to support your favorite nonprofits doing amazing work throughout the state to overcome the challenges of today and create a better future for generations to come. Here at Living Streets Alliance, we've set a goal to raise $10,000 on Tuesday and we need your help to meet it!
Shared Streets stories from Barrio Libre
As South Tucson Shared Streets / Calles Compartidas wraps up, hear what residents have to say about the program and the value of streets that are friendlier places for people young and old.
Calles Compartidas is coming to a close. So, what’s next for South 8th Avenue?
After six months of experiencing a slower pace on South 8th Avenue, Shared Streets (Calles Compartidas) will be coming to a close at the end of this month. Find out what’s next for neighbors of Barrio Libre.
Farewell and a huge thank you to two LSA all-stars
If you’ve worked with LSA in any capacity over the past six years, you’ve no doubt had the good fortune to work with Kylie Walzak and/or Vanessa Cascio. These two amazing women have been fierce, generous, and steady members of the LSA team through thick and thin, contributing their creativity, courage, and passion for transportation advocacy in everything they do.
Weigh in on Tucson’s Climate Action Plan
In September 2020, Tucson Mayor & Council declared a Climate Emergency, acknowledging the threat that climate change has on our precious desert city. As a starting point , they are rolling out a Tucson Climate Action Plan and are encouraging Tucsonans to take a survey that will inform and guide the Plan. Have a look…
We’re hiring! Join the LSA team in one of three positions
We’re hiring! As Living Streets Alliance heads into its second decade of doing transportation justice and advocacy work here in Tucson, we’re looking for motivated and qualitifed people to join our team as Communications Coordinator, Safe Routes Coordinator, or Open Streets Coordinator.
Check out the Move Tucson Virtual Open House
For well over a year now, the City of Tucson has been preparing a city-wide transportation master plan called Move Tucson, intended to create a mobility blueprint and inform future transportation investments. Last week, Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility launched a virtual "open house" to recap what they've heard from Tucsonans so far.
Tucson City Council takes action on transportation, now it’s your turn
Recently, Tucson Mayor Romero and City Council voted to spend an additional $14 million to repair residential streets in the coming fiscal year. This is good news as 63% of Move Tucson survey respondents said it was “very important” for the City to invest in repaving streets. Unfortunately, the funding is only focused on the surface of roadways, which means it can't be used to fill sidewalk gaps, build curb ramps, or fund other critical safety and accessibility enhancements. But this funding can still do a lot of good for walking and biking and that's where you come in…
What South Tucson neighbors are saying about Calles Compartidas
South Tucson residents have been experiencing a change on South 8th Avenue as Shared Streets (Calles Compartidas) has taken shape over the last three months, welcoming residents to experience the one and a half miles of neighborhood streets at a slower pace. Modeled after similar slow streets programs that took hold in the wake of the pandemic, signs and barricades have converted South 8th Avenue as a public space for families and neighbors to walk, bike, or scoot along. Over the course of the last few weeks, we have heard from countless neighbors. Not only have those conversations been about listening to feedback about the program, but already their collective stories are beginning to shape a vision for their neighborhood streets.
Hello from LSA’s new Manager of Operations, Valerie Sipp
Hello! My name is Valerie Sipp and I am the new Manager of Operations here at Living Streets Alliance. I am a Tucsonan born and raised, having attended the University of Arizona before attending graduate school at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York City.
Welcome to our new website!
After almost ten years of using a design that was only supposed to get us through the first two to three, we are very happy to finally share this brand new website with you.
Shared Streets launches in South Tucson creating calmer streets for neighbors to enjoy
Shared Streets launches in South Tucson creating calmer streets for neighbors to enjoy.
Construction nears on initial Prop 407 “Connections” projects
City of Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (DTM) is in the final design stages of the Roger Road Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Project which will provide complete and connected sidewalks on both sides of Roger Road from Oracle to Romero, enhanced street crossing, streetlights, and landscaping and public art for shade and beautification.
Around-the-World Responses to Covid-19
Cities across the country have temporarily changed their streets in response to COVID-19 to allow safe and socially-distanced outdoor physical activity, dining and shopping, as well as active transportation to essential destinations.
Packing up the Corbett Porch
With the start of Phase 3 of the Downtown Links construction project, the City of Tucson and Living Streets Alliance, along with very generous help from Benjamin Plumbing Supply, will be packing up the planters and flex posts at the intersection of 6th Avenue and 7th Street by September 10, 2020.
Slow Streets program rolls out in Tucson
After seeing photos of DIY barricades and signage created by Tucsonans and hearing stories of so many more people being out on foot and on bike with their families, we began working with the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility to explore a Slow Streets program for Tucson, encouraging them to move quickly while the stay-at-home order was in effect and people needed space close to home to recreate.