UA scientists ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
Editor’s note: This story was submitted by Jeff Harrison. If you would like to submit a story, email me at tucsonvelo@gmail.com. Two University of Arizona scientists are among nearly five…
Pima County seeks $41 million federal grant
In an effort to speed up the completion of the Urban Loop, Pima County has applied for a $41 million grant. The grant is part of the second round of…
Police a no-show at Tuesday Night Bike Ride
The rain and potential police action may have kept some people away from the Tuesday Night Bike Ride — including the police. Although the police were invited and said they…
TPD to work with cyclists to curb bike ride’s lawlessness
In an effort to avoid targeted enforcement of the Tuesday Night Bike Ride, Tucson Police Department officials met with members of Pima County’s bike ambassador program on Monday night. The…
New diversion program open to Pima County and UA cyclists
Cyclists who receive tickets in the county and on the University of Arizona campus now have the option to take a diversion class instead of paying a fine. In the…
Bike valet opening soon on UA campus
The University of Arizona is on the verge of opening a bicycle valet service for students, employees and guests. According to Bill Davidson, the UA Parking and Transportation Services marketing…
Plain clothes officers on lookout for 3-foot violators
When drivers pass cyclists on Tucson streets, they may be passing Tucson police bicycle officers and not even know it. Tucson bicycle patrol officers are participating in a specialized enforcement…
TPD looking to work with cycling community to calm TNBR
The Tucson Police Department is attempting to work with the bike community to help calm down the Tuesday Night Bike Ride. In an email to various officials in Pima County…
Police present at Tuesday Night Bike Ride, several cyclists cited
Several cyclists on the Tuesday Night Bike Ride were cited for various infractions including running red lights and stop signs as well as riding without lights. Erik Ryberg of TucsonBikeLawyer.com…
City and county install covered bike parking in two locations
Cyclists riding to the Himmel and Green Valley libraries will find some respite from the sun after the City of Tucson and Pima County installed covered parking made from recycled…
Downtown business partnership finding niche in cycling community
In December Susan Frank and Kurt Rosenquist decided to team up and share a rental space in downtown Tucson to house their businesses. Frank runs O2 Modern Fitness, which features…
No action at meeting means BAC will continue boulevard support
No action was taken on bike boulevards during Wednesday night’s Tucson Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting. The lack of action essentially solidifies the BAC’s stance supporting equal standing for…