SCAN AHEAD. LOOK BACK.
This is helpful if you need to merge into traffic or leave the bike lane to avoid an obstacle. Signal to let others know your next move. When driving, give bicyclists 3-feet of space, in case they need to swerve to avoid an opening car door or other hazards on the road.
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WATCH FOR RIGHT HOOK
It's best to wait in front of cars at a red light. If you’re to the right of a car, make eye contact with the driver to be sure they know you’re there. When driving, yield to bicyclists to allow them to go through the intersection before making a right turn.
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THE DOOR ZONE
Always leave 2-3 feet of space between yourself and parked cars. You’ll have room to adjust if someone opens a door in your path or passes too close. When driving, always look for bicyclists before opening your door or pulling out of a parking space.
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CROSSING THE TRACKS
The track groove is just slightly wider than a typical bike tire, so your wheel can easily get stuck. The key to staying safe is to cross as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.
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USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT
Give other people the chance to see you. Make sure your bike has a white headlight and a red taillight. It's not only safer, it's the law.
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GET INVOLVED
Explore Proposition 407 Parks + Connections Projects
The PARKS + CONNECTIONS Bond includes $225 million in General Obligation bonds to fund parks and connections improvements throughout the City of Tucson. The program would be implemented in three phases: 2020-2022, 2023-2025, and 2026-2028. Prop 407 will appear on the November 6th ballot. To access the map and learn more about Prop 407, visit the website.
PROP 407 FACTS
- $225M in General Obligation Bonds
- Prop 407 must be approved by voters
- Approval of Prop 407 will not increase property taxes. As old bonds are retired, new bonds will be issued to maintain a stable tax rate.
- Prop 407 cannot be used for other City programs, salaries or pensions
CONNECTIONS PROJECTS FACTS
- 128 miles of Connections Projects (biking and walking projects)
- 34 bike safety & mobility projects
- 9 greenways & shared-use paths projects
- 10 pedestrian safety & walkability projects
- Incorporates water harvesting, traffic calming & trees
- Curb ramps and sidewalks for mobility & accessibility
- Connections Projects fall into three main categories
1. Greenways & Shared-Use Paths are off-street facilities separated from car traffic to create a safer and more comfortable space for people walking, biking, running, horseback-riding, or using a wheelchair.
2. Pedestrian Safety & Walkability projects are sidewalk improvements on major streets to create safer and more comfortable routes for people walking or in a wheelchair.
3. Bicycle Safety & Mobility projects expand the existing bikeway network and fall into two main categories: (1) Bicycle Boulevards (residential streets designed to prioritize bicycling and enhance conditions for walking), and (2) Protected Bike Lanes (use physical dividers - like flexible posts, curbs, parked cars, planters - to separate bike lanes from both cars and sidewalks).
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Have an opinion about biking in Tucson?
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EVENTS
Free Mobile Bike Repair Events
Living Streets Alliance hosts FREE Bike Repair events that are open to everyone. Bike repair is limited to first 20 bikes, so RSVP to Colby: colby@livingstreetsalliance.org or 520-261-8777. Add the upcoming community events to your calendar:
- Saturday, September 22nd, 10am to 12pm | Cattletown Steakhouse, 3141 E. Drexel Rd
- Thursday, October 4th, 9am to 10am | Joel Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Blvd
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Ride El Tour with Team Tugo
The 36th Annual El Tour de Tucson takes place on Saturday, November 17, the same day as Tugo’s 1 year anniversary! To celebrate Tugo has created the Team Tugo fundraiser, benefiting Living Streets Alliance. Team Tugo is open to 130 riders to participate in the 25-mile El Tour fun-ride from Marana to downtown Tucson. To register or learn more, visit the website.
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Tugo offers FREE RIDE WEEK!
We are midway through Tugo Bike Share's Free Ride Week!
To ride for free:
1. Stop by a Tugo Kiosk Station or download the Cyclefinder app
2. Select the "$0 One Day" option (riders will still need to enter phone # and credit card info to access a bike)
3. Start pedaling! Enjoy as many free 30-min rides as you'd like throughout the week (Oct 10 - 16)
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