The Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced Tucson as one of 26 U.S. cities selected to receive a grant as part of their Asphalt Art Initiative. The Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative provides cities with grants of up to $25,000, as well as technical support for projects that use art and design to improve street safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage residents of their communities.

Living Streets Alliance is excited to debut an all new way to experience the joys and adventure of Cyclovia Tucson—Arizona’s biggest block party—with the launch of Cyclovia Remix. Now through March 2022, Tucsonans can explore six routes over six months, spanning twenty Tucson neighborhoods and multiple business districts.

In August 2021, Tucson Mayor and City Council took a big step forward in their effort to welcome the continued creation of streateries in Tucson. Find out how and what happens next.

Last week, Living Streets Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Yetman, was interviewed on KJZZ’s The Show to discuss streateries and the City of Tucson’s recent work to make them last.

The RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) is planning to ask voters like you to renew a 1/2 cent sales tax that expires in 2026. This is a major source of funding for transportation in Tucson and right now it’s headed down the wrong road. That’s where YOU come in…

Living Streets Alliance joins the groundswell of support for Proposition 206, Tucson’s Fight for $15. Find out why…

In order to build a resilient Tucson over the next 20 years, RTA Next needs to center equity and climate protection. This means that it needs a diverse pool of Tucsonans serving on the Citizens Advisory Committee. Now’s the time to apply! Here’s how…

Welcome the newest member to the Living Streets Alliance team! Michael Quiring, a returned Peace Corps volunteer and graduate student at the University of Arizona, enjoys actively engaging with his community and developing sustainable programs along the way.

It's time to get serious about I-11. This proposed interstate, running from the the U.S/Mexico border to Wickenberg, is being pushed full speed ahead despite considerable, unified, and consistent opposition from communities all over southern Arizona. Current recommended alignments run either through Tohono O'odham lands or City of Tucson. Both are terrible.

Through supporting families and sparking youth’s potential, Jessica Estrada strives to serve her community and build long-lasting relationships. Jessica enjoys getting to know families in the community and learning about their needs to be able to provide support and resources on an individual basis…

For the past several months the Tucson Department of Transportation & Mobility (DTM) has been working to analyze existing conditions of our transportation network and to gain an understanding of community priorities. Taking those things into account, they've identified 234 projects— totaling approximately $5.7 billion dollars—to make Tucson's transportation system more complete. Did your priority projects make the cut?

As an RTA-funded project, 1st Avenue will change drastically between Grant Road and River Road in the next 5 years. It’s currently a high-crash corridor with lots of foot and bike traffic, and the redesign provides an opportunity to make it much safer for people on foot and on bike. We at Living Streets Alliance are strong supports of less lanes (4 vs. 6) and fully protected bicycle lanes. Find out why…

Last month we said goodbye to all-star intern, Ramzy Bejjani (the guy on the bucket bike, above), who has been part of the LSA team for the past three years. Join us in wishing him well on the next chapter of his adventures in public space!

Patricia has years of experience working on community-driven social and environmental justice projects throughout southern Arizona, as well as in Mexico and Guatemala…

With an urban development education and with a strong background in communications, coordination, and relationship building, Sophia Gonzalez supports vibrant efforts in Tucson neighborhoods…

The COVID-19 Temporary Expansion of Restaurant Seating initiative has allowed businesses to use City-owned property to operate their businesses as part of an emergency response to the pandemic. As the pandemic evolves, and the emergency provisions ease, the City of Tucson is considering how to make this shared use of public space an ongoing program.

Are you interested in being a part of conversations and decisions that will help shape Tucson's transportation future? Do you envision our streets as safe, accessible, and welcoming public spaces for every Tucsonan? If the answer is yes, we invite you to apply for a seat on the Complete Streets Coordinating Council!