Natalie Shepp of the Pima Department of Environmental Quality speaks about one of Tucson bike riders' prized resources: The Loop multi-use pathway. The Loop is a great way to get from one end of town to the other or enjoy a leisurely ride, stroll, roll or any other non-motorized movement along Tucson's scenic rivers and arroyos. See an interactive map and stay on top of updates here. Natalie also shares about youth programs, like Walk & Roll to School Week in October where K-12 schools in Pima County promote kids & families getting to school on foot or on bike ..read more

On March 11, Pima County Smartscape and the UA Cooperative Extension are hosting the Sustainable Landscapes Expo— a free, family-friendly event with over 40 exhibits to increase knowledge on efficient water usage and sustainable landscaping in the Southern Arizona desert. Since the event is being held on Campbell Ave just off the Loop mixed used pathway, organizers are providing a free Bike Valet service for all participants. Bring your bike to the Living Streets Alliance Valet tent for a safe place to store your wheels why you enjoy the event, entertainment and activities. Interested in bike ..read more

Owen from the Environmental Education Exchange (E3) shares about the Riders & Walkers Program– an outreach initiative that teaches Tucson students about safety on our streets. E3 works with partner organizations to deliver a curriculum that promotes confidence among students and their families to walk or ride a bike to get to school safely ..read more

This 2018 interview features John from Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists with some key tips about how to “Be Cool” out on the shared use trails around town. We’re lucky to have so many trails for year-round recreation–including mountain biking, but also hiking, horseback riding, and more! Follow SDMB’s tips to Be Cool with your bike on the trail ..read more

Our guest is Natalie Shepp, senior Program Manager for Outreach and Education at the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Natalie encourages folks in Tucson to take the Drive Less Pledge and commit to going car-free at least 1 day a week in order to preserve our air quality and climate. Biking in Tucson is a wonderful (and scenic!) way to lower everyday emissions ..read more

Happy new year from PtP! Here’s a quick episode with tips about getting your bike ready to ride.   featured music by Podington Bear  ..read more

PtP host Lydia Barker-Winkworth was one participant in the City of Tucson’s effort to create a new Climate Action & Adaptation Plan through extensive community outreach and input this year. In this episode, she shares some of the preliminary data gathered from community workshops, dialogues, surveys and outreach initiatives. It’s clear that Tucson residents see improving bike infrastructure and mobility options as a crucial step in mitigating and adapting to climate change.  The Climate Action Plan—known as Tucson Resilient Together—will provide a strategic pathway to reduce the City ..read more

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is observed on November 20th as a way to remember those killed and inured on our streets each year. Evren Sönmez is Director of Strategic Policy & Practice at local advocacy organization Living Streets Alliance. Her work is dedicated to promoting better street design through community outreach and prioritizing safety. She talks with PtP host patricia about national and local rates of traffic violence, as well as ideas for making our streets better for all.   More information: 2022 Dangerous by Design Report, Tucson ranks 13th most dan ..read more

Lydia Barker-Winkworth — Living Streets Alliance intern and Sustainable Built Environments student at the University of Arizona — took to the (car-free) streets during October’s Cyclovia Tucson to interview participants about their experience at the event. We heard from a diversity of Tucson residents along this Fall’s new route (‘Thrive in the 05’) on what makes the day so special. Cyclovia is part of the global Open Streets movement supporting people-friendly public space. Twice a year, the event temporarily re-purposes our streets to be more inclusive of all people. Learn more and find info ..read more

As Tucson celebrates 12 years of Cyclovia events, we take a look at the history of the Open Streets movement by resharing this 2018 interview with Gil Penalosa. Gil played a major role in creating one of the world’s first and largest Cyclovia events in Bogota, Colombia. Here he speaks with previous Cyclovia Tucson coordinator, Kylie Walkzak, about the meaning of Open Streets.   For more about Cyclovia Tucson, visit the website and get involved! Listen to the full-length interview from 2018 with Gil here: https://kxci.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/FINAL_GilPenalosa2018_FullInterview.mp3 ..read more