Living Streets Alliance

What Living Streets Alliance does

Living Streets Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by Emily Yetman and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. The organization operates at the intersection of transportation equity, public health, and community development, with a mission to transform streets into vibrant public places that provide safe, accessible, and attractive transportation options. It serves Tucson-area residents, families, schools, and local businesses through a portfolio of community programs led by Cyclovia Tucson, a biannual open-streets event described as Arizona's biggest block party and now in its 24th edition, drawing approximately 40,000 attendees per event across 3.5 miles of car-free streets.

The organization's core programs include Cyclovia Tucson, Safe Routes to School (delivered in partnership with Tucson Unified School District schools such as Los Amigos Technology Academy, Keeling Elementary, and Prince Elementary), Mobile Bike Repair pop-ups at schools and libraries, Walking School Bus programs, Bicycle Education Clinics, and Tactical Urbanism demonstrations. It also operates an advocacy practice focused on Complete Streets policy, RTA Next regional transportation funding, and transportation equity. The technology footprint is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website, donor and event operations through Donorbox, and a presence across Facebook (13,000 followers), Instagram (5,250), Twitter (3,600), YouTube, Flickr, and a 7,250-subscriber e-newsletter.

The revenue model is a hybrid of individual donations via Donorbox, planned giving arrangements (bequests and beneficiary designations), a tiered corporate Business Partnership Program ($500-$7,500 annually), and event-related sponsorships, with the City of Tucson, Psomas, Speedy Striping Inc., Tap and Bottle, and Vitalyst among named partners. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and a 14-member board, and is led by Executive Director Emily Yetman. Annual engagement is reported at 80,000+ individuals across programs and events.

Name

Living Streets Alliance

Legal name

Living Streets Alliance

Website

https://livingstreetsalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Living Streets Alliance is a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs Cyclovia Tucson open-streets events, Safe Routes to School programs, Mobile Bike Repair, and Complete Streets advocacy to advance walkable, bikeable, and equitable transportation for the Tucson community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Transportation Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Active Transportation & Micromobility Infrastructure (Bike/Ped Networks, Shared Mobility Programs) (BPAIALAI)

Keywords

• Nonprofit transportation advocacy
• Active transportation programs
• Walkable streets initiatives
• Safe routes to school
• Community engagement events

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute to support the organization's mission through the website donation portal (donorbox.org/living-streets-alliance).
2. Business Partnerships: Tiered corporate partnership program ranging from Community Partner ($500) to Visionary ($7,500) levels, offering logo placement, social media posts, event visibility, and other marketing benefits.
3. Events: Revenue and participation fees from Cyclovia Tucson events, the organization's flagship open streets event.
4. Planned Giving: Bequests and estate planning contributions including naming the organization in wills, living trusts, retirement plans, or life insurance policies.
5. Volunteer Support: In-kind volunteer contributions supporting programs including Safe Routes to School, Mobile Bike Repair, Cyclovia events, and advocacy campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Living Streets Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community-based programs, events, and policy advocacy to transform streets into vibrant public spaces. It runs Cyclovia Tucson open streets events, Safe Routes to School programming with Mobile Bike Repair and Walking School Bus services, bicycle education clinics, and Complete Streets policy advocacy, funded by individual donations, corporate partnerships, and planned giving.

Product overview

Living Streets Alliance is a Tucson-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on transforming streets into vibrant public spaces. The organization operates a portfolio of community programs including Cyclovia Tucson (Arizona's largest open streets event), Safe Routes to School with Mobile Bike Repair services, Walking School Bus programs, and Bicycle Education Clinics. The portfolio also includes advocacy services for Complete Streets policies, tactical urbanism demonstrations, and a Business Partnership sponsorship program. The organization generates revenue through individual donations via Donorbox, corporate sponsorships, and planned giving arrangements. Programs are delivered through community events, school partnerships, and volunteer engagement activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyclovia Tucson Arizona's largest open streets event that temporarily transforms city streets into car-free public spaces for walking, biking, skating, and community gathering. Held twice yearly and connecting neighborhoods with tens of thousands of participants.
• Safe Routes to School Program that helps students and families travel safely to school through walking school buses, bike rodeos, bicycle education clinics, and mobile bike repair services at schools.
• Mobile Bike Repair Free mobile bicycle repair and maintenance services provided at schools, libraries, community centers, and events throughout Tucson, including basic tune-ups, minor repairs, and free youth helmet distribution.
• Business Partnership Program Corporate sponsorship program offering tiered membership levels (Community Partner, City Advocate, Neighborhood Ambassador, Thought Leader, Visionary) with benefits including social media promotion, logo placement, Cyclovia route presence, and bike assessments.
• Donorbox Donation Platform Online donation platform enabling one-time and recurring donations to support Living Streets Alliance's programs and operations.
• Planned Giving Program Estate and retirement planning options allowing supporters to include Living Streets Alliance as a beneficiary through wills, living trusts, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies.
• Advocacy Campaigns Policy advocacy work focused on Complete Streets, transportation equity, RTA Next planning, and other initiatives to improve safe and dignified mobility options in Tucson.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80,000+ individuals engaged annually through events and programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• City of TucsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Tucson is a key partner and sponsor of Living Streets Alliance. LSA works with the City on Complete Streets policy development, advocates for visionary transportation leadership in the Department of Transportation, and partners on transportation funding initiatives including Proposition 407 and RTA Next.
• BICAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBICAS (Bicycle Inter-Community Art & Salvage) is a community partner hosting Mobile Bike Repair events, particularly for Cyclovia Tucson preparation at locations like Doris J Thompson Park.
• Tucson Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA partners with Tucson Unified School District schools for Safe Routes to School programs, Walking School Buses, and Mobile Bike Repair events at schools including Los Amigos Technology Academy, Keeling Elementary, Prince Elementary, and others.
• Pima County Library SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA partners with Pima County libraries including Santa Rosa Library, Woods Memorial Library, and Himmel Park for Mobile Bike Repair events and community engagement.
• Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSA advocates for RTA reauthorization to be focused on multi-modal, complete streets priorities. LSA board member Maass serves on the RTA Citizens' Advisory Committee to develop the RTA Next plan.
• 4th Ave Coalition SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner venue hosting events like 'Let's Talk RTA Next' community gatherings for transportation advocacy.
• Speedy Striping Inc.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpeedy Striping Inc. is a Visionary level business partner of Living Streets Alliance, supporting the organization's mission to transform Tucson streets into vibrant public spaces.
• PsomasmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPsomas, a civil engineering firm with 750 employees serving Southern Arizona, is a sponsor and partner. CEO Alejandro Angel serves as Treasurer on LSA's Board of Directors.
• Tap and BottlemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTap and Bottle is a Visionary level business partner that hosts Arizona Gives Day Happy Hour events and donates 10% of proceeds on event days to support LSA.
• Technicians for SustainabilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time Tucson business supporting Living Streets Alliance as an investment in community and business. Quote from owner Nicole Koch emphasizes the importance of walkable, bikeable cities for attracting and retaining employees.
• FUGAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUGA (Westside Conexión) hosts community events including block parties where LSA provides Mobile Bike Repair services.
• Midweek Mini RideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity cycling event organization partnering with LSA for Mobile Bike Repair services at their events at Himmel Park.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• League of American Bicyclists: National bicycling advocacy organization; comparable to LSA at the federal advocacy level on bicycling policy that LSA pursues locally in Tucson.
• PeopleForBikes: National bicycle advocacy and industry coalition supporting better biking infrastructure; thematically aligned with LSA's cycling education, Mobile Bike Repair, and Complete Streets work.
• Smart Growth America: National coalition behind the Complete Streets and Dangerous by Design frameworks that LSA leverages in its advocacy and earned-media positioning.
• America Walks: National walking advocacy organization providing resources and a network for local pedestrian-focused groups like Living Streets Alliance.
• Open Streets Project: National initiative supporting and connecting open-streets events across North America; comparable to LSA as the broader movement whose playbook underpins Cyclovia Tucson.

Direct peers

• CicLAvia: Los Angeles-based organization that runs the original and largest open-streets event series in the U.S., directly comparable to Living Streets Alliance's Cyclovia Tucson in concept, format, and community-building mission.
• Circulate San Diego: San Diego advocacy nonprofit working on transportation, land use, and public health policy — similar to LSA in blending policy advocacy with community-level mobility programs.
• Safe Routes to School National Partnership: National organization advancing Safe Routes to School programming and policy; directly comparable to LSA's flagship Safe Routes to School program and school-district partnerships.
• Walk Bike Nashville: Regional nonprofit combining active-transportation advocacy, Complete Streets policy work, and community programs in a mid-size Southern U.S. city — closely parallel to LSA's hybrid advocacy-plus-programs model in Tucson.
• Bike Walk Tampa: Tampa-based advocacy nonprofit focused on safe streets, walking, and biking infrastructure, comparable to LSA in regional scope, advocacy-plus-program delivery, and Sun Belt urban context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwmvVtvv-JbjdYIOCzjgKCw
• Facebookfacebook.com/livingstreetsalliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/lsatucson
• Xx.com/lsatucson
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/living-streets-alliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

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