Pueblo Gardens PreK-8 Block Party press release

This month we’ll install the final street mural in an effort to calm traffic around Pueblo Gardens PreK-8. Learn more about how it started and check out photos from our very first street murals created with the community back in 2016.

National Week Without Driving has a story which lies close to Tucson’s heart. We’re delighted to be able to share this history, and participate in this initiative coming the week of October 2.

Proudly Announcing our 20th Cyclovia - Tucson open streets event - Fall 2023, Downtown - Amphi

Meet LSA’s two newest staff members and join us in thanking Valerie for her years of dedication and support.

This October people across the country are encouraged to give up driving for a week in order to better understand what it’s like to try to navigate their communities without the privilege of driving.

First 6 months of 2023 highlights from Pedaling the Pueblo: a mini-program and podcast connecting you to bicycle events and updates in Tucson.

Tucson’s Mayor & Council voted to extend fare-free transit. In order to keep improving the system, there is more work to do.

Tucson has made major strides towards implementing Complete Streets since the policy was adopted in 2019, and yet, there’s still a long way to go. Find out which portions of the policy have yet to gain traction.

Smart Growth America just released a new report ranking over 150 Complete Streets policies across the nation. Tucson’s right at the top. Find out why.

This April, 3.5 miles of streets along the Lost Barrio — Himmel Park route came alive with people on bikes, walking, pushing strollers, skating, and above all—connecting with their community. Our 19th Cyclovia Tucson event provided a car-free day full of movement, music, food and fun to tens of thousands of people.

May 1st is the start of National Bike Month. Cyclovia provides the perfect conditions for trying out a car-lite lifestyle—one that’s less dependent on personal vehicles and better for our communities and the environment.

After years of frustration, last month's meeting of Regional Council produced positive legal actions for the completion of current RTA projects, as well as the development of RTA Next. Both were critical to furthering Tucsonans' vision for an equitable and climate-resilient transportation future.

Two separate initiatives are about to pump money into upgrading 5th/6th Street, one to make it more walkable and the other to enhance safety. Now is an important time to weigh in with your input on how they take shape. Find out why…

Living Streets Alliance supports code amendments to simplify Planning & Zoning processes, promote small-scale infill, and reduce mandatory parking minimums. These amendments have potential to increase housing stock and affordability, while creating more walkable, livable streets in Tucson.

Tucson is one of many cities considering making public transit free, permanently. LSA supports keeping transit zero-fare as an investment in economic & racial justice, our shared climate future, and safer, more hospitable streets for all.

LSA is seeking an energetic, creative, outgoing, and resourceful team member to serve as Bike Initiatives Coordinator and grow our many activities and initiatives that support and encourage biking, walking, scooting, rolling, and using public transit.

Traffic fatalities have been increasing in Tucson with a staggering rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2022. Meanwhile, media reporting of these tragedies fails to acknowledge that our streets are “dangerous by design” while falling in the trap of victim blaming.

Over the past year, LSA has partnered with three different communities and artists in the 85705 zip code to facilitate quick-build projects that combine traffic calming treatments with murals painted on the street.