Tucson Bike commuting on the rise
Bike commuting on the rise in Tucson | Create Infographics Tucson bike commuting has risen by 75 percent since 2007 according to the most recent American Community Survey data released by…
High foot traffic root cause of 4th Ave underpass congestion
The City of Tucson will once again be closing the Fourth Avenue underpass to motor vehicles this weekend, but it will be on an “as needed basis.” The underpass has…
Portion of Rillito path closed next week
A portion of the Rillito River Path will be closed next week during construction of restroom on the north side of the path at the Rillito Racetrack. According to a…
Cyclist killed in DUI related hit and run
UPDATE: The cyclist killed yesterday has been identified as James Frankiewicz, 58. A 58-year-old cyclist was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver early this morning. The cyclist, who’s name…
Tucson Mountain trailhead once again target of thieves
Reports of thefts from vehicles are once again on the rise at the Starr Pass trailhead. An email sent by Matthew Nelson the executive director of the Arizona Trail Association…
Local school looking for locks to secure kids’ bikes
When the bicycle of a student at Cavett Elementary School on Tucson’s southside was stolen, students started bringing their bikes into the hallway to keep them safe. Unfortunately, it was deemed a fire…
Photo & Video: Burma Shave signs hit the loop
Pima County’s new safety signs made an appearance on the Loop this weekend. The signs are modeled after the classic Burma Shave advertising signs. The signs are designed to encourage common sense…
City developing alternative to University Boulevard for cyclists
In the coming months, cyclists riding to or from the University of Arizona will have an alternative to University Boulevard. Ann Chanecka, the City of Tucson’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager…
El Tour to recognize Look! Save a Life / Arizona
El Tour de Tucson organizers announced this year’s ride would be dedicated to Look! Save a Life / Arizona and its organizers, Brendan Lyons and Lorena Evans. The two were…
Loop repair stations result in big maintenance costs
Pima County has spent almost $4,000 to repair, replace and maintain the six bicycle repair stations installed along the Loop. According to a Pima County document, there have been more than 32 incidents…
Two new bike corrals coming to Fourth Avenue
Soon there will be more bicycle parking options on Fourth Avenue. The City of Tucson is adding two new bike corrals to the popular stretch, but these will be a…
Tucson bike share moves forward with study
Tucson’s potential bike share system is continuing to move closer to becoming reality. The city recently hired a consultant to study the feasibility of creating a bike share system in…