Mayor kicks off Bike to Work Week with first bicycle commute of his administration
Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild was joined by 20 cyclists to kick off the 2012 Bike to Work Week. He led the ride from Old Main on the University of Arizona…
Link roundup: April 10
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Arizonans Driving Less, Despite Population Gains Drivers and cyclists divided on Tucson’s streetcar Bike to Work Week kicked off Monday morning UA Bike 2 Work and…
Support bike-riding author on new book project
Local bicycling author Zack Armstrong has turned to Kickstarter to help fund his new book. The original is the first part in a series and features Dexter a unicylcling mechanic…
Streetcar construction update: Week of April 9th
Here’s the construction update for this week. Look for major road closures as well as new two-way traffic on Toole and 6th Avenue. Tucson Modern Streetcar Construction Update Welcome to…
Link roundup: April 9
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local Duathlon National Championships Return To Tucson Area National The ABCs of a BFU: How Michigan Became a Bike Friendly Campus What Happened to…
Get your Bike to Work perks next week
Ride you bike to work next week and you will be rewarded. The 2012 Bike to Work Week begins on Monday and lasts through Friday’s bike commuter celebration at Maynard’s…
Link roundup: April 6
Post any interesting links in the comment section. State Younger Arizonans drive less, bike more, according to report National Video: Cops On Bikes Don’t Stop At Stop Signs Either U.S. PIRG Report:…
Bike Parking not a given with infill project
Editor’s note: This post was written by Colby Henley one of Tucson Velo’s newest contributors. Henley is a daily bicycle commuter and advocate. A new Jimmy John’s restaurant opened a…
Link roundup: April 5
Post any interesting links in the comment section. Local El Grupo bike stolen National More Cycling: Good for Everyone — Not Just Cyclists Bikes Belong Selects Six Cities to Fast…
Tucson Ped: More pedestrian coverage coming to Tucson Velo
Tucson Velo has been singularly focused on cycling but it’s become apparent that pedestrian issues in Tucson deserve more coverage. Walking in Tucson poses its own set of issues that, on the…
Link roundup: April 4
Post any interesting links in the comment section. National Tracy Morgan doors a bicycle Bicyclists: A Powerful Political Lobby Colorado Front Range Road Racing Drama At UT Austin: Mapping Bicycle and Pedestrian…
Streetcar construction starts this week; will cause massive traffic disruption
Construction on the 3.9-mile Tucson Modern Streetcar line starts this week and will result in restrictions, closures and detours. The $200 million voter-approved project will begin this week and the…