Photos: Green paint goes down
Crews have been laying down green paint along portions of the streetcar route. Here’s what the City says about the new paint on the Tucson Bike and Pedestrian Facebook page.…
Big change for UA intersection
University of Arizona students and people traveling through the University of Arizona campus are in for a big change. The City of Tucson turned on a new stoplight at the…
TACKS APPEAR ON YET ANOTHER POPULAR BIKE ROUTE
More tacks popped up on yet another popular bike route, Monday. A co-worker of the City of Tucson’s bike and pedestrian program manager Ann Chanekca spotted tacks yesterday morning at…
Tacks discovered on Gates Pass Road
Another possible “tacking” incident has been reported, this time, however, the tacks were discovered on the west side of Gates Pass Road. Cyclist Adam Kroger sent a message to our Facebook page…
Coming soon: Bicycle pavement markings & education along streetcar
Starting next week, the streetcar route will look a little more green. Ann Chanecka, the City of Tucson’s bicycle and pedestrian program manager said, bicycle-specific pavement markings would be going…
Ghost bike dedication tonight for Sun Tran driver killed riding to work
A ghost bike will be dedicated tonight to the man hit an killed riding his bike to his job as a Sun Tran bus driver late last month. The ceremony…
More tacks pop up on Mt Lemmon Highway
More tacks have appeared on Mount Lemmon Highway. Tucson Velo reader Garry Segerman sent me the following email: Just wanted to let you know a few of us were riding up…
To improve bike parking city offers free bike racks for businesses
The City of Tucson will begin offering free bicycle racks for businesses who request them. The formalized program makes it easier for businesses to get a rack from the city…
Man arrested in death of SunTran driver had previous DUI
The man arrested yesterday in the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist riding to work last month was charged with DUI a year ago. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department arrested Enrique F.…
Parts stolen from new Loop bicycle repair stands
At least one of the newly installed bicycle-repair stands along the Loop has had tools stolen less than two weeks after they were installed. A photo shot by a Tucson…
UPDATED II: Cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash; suspect in custody
Update II: According to a press release, Akers was riding north on Mission Road. He was struck when he entered the intersection at Irvington Road. Investigators have also identified a…
Three Tucson neighborhoods rank among top 25 most bikeable
View Three most bikeable neighborhoods in a larger map Are you in the market for a new house? Want a bikeable neighborhood? You might consider moving to the Pie Allen,…