Vanessa Cascio

Biking as a family shouldn’t feel impossibly out of reach. Thank you for showing that what should be ordinary is, in fact, possible.

Tucson City Council primary: Dahl, Shaw in tight race; Schubert and Barajas claim victory - AZ Luminaria Tucson’s City Council primary election is today. Here’s what’s on the ballot, where to vote in person or drop off your ballot, and results when polls close at 7 p.m.

Change is on the move in Tucson. Bold, outspoken leaders with real records on transit justice and complete streets are stepping up. People-first politics is winning ground.

azluminaria.org/2025/08/06/t...

@mckelleykc.bsky.social what a treat to connect with you!! Always gleaning great insights from your work 💡

Opinion | They Let Their Children Cross the Street and Now They’re Felons

When a child is killed by a driver, the question isn’t “Where were the parents?”

It should be: “Why was the street designed like a death trap?”

Pointing fingers at grieving families while leaving dangerous roads untouched isn’t just wrong, it’s obscene.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/o...

www.saferoutespartnership.org/blog/urgent-...

📣 TAKE ACTION: Contact your U.S. Senators by Friday, May 23 & urge them to include the Safe Routes to School Coordinator bill in Surface Transportation Priorities. Every state needs a coordinator to help make walking/biking to school safer for kids. #SafeRoutes

Every kid deserves a safe walk to school, not a daily dodgeball match with SUVs. School Streets = calmer mornings, cleaner air, and way fewer honks. Let’s make this the norm, not a novelty.

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Proud of my hometown 💓

We were part of a group of families with kids who were kicked out of Gillibrand’s office. My son won’t let that one go.

And thanks to @freedcproject.bsky.social for keeping us informed and organized!

Proud of my six year old who joined me to lobby Senators to Vote “NO” today. His message was simple: “No, this is not ok.” Thanks to @booker.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov for welcoming us into your office and speaking with us.

Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social . I was just at Hart with my six year old in tow. Born and raised in AZ and appreciate your leadership 👏

Absolute 🔥🔥 from Sarah McBride: "We will not take a lecture on decorum from a party that incited an insurrection. I appear to live rent free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues. The Republican Party is obsessed with culture war issues. It is weird and it is bizarre.”

Yellow masking tape on tiled floor in the shape of District of Columbia’s flag

Black Lives Matter spelled out in yellow duct tape

Relishing small acts of defiance. This week, DC began removal of the iconic Black Lives Matter mural. This week, we were greeted with a replica. Albeit temporary and simple, but a poignant moment.

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I think I saw this group biking down Georgia Ave.

Over here 👀 for familiar DC faces.

Thanks to those who have already created #DCStarterPacks - super helpful!

Any others to add?

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It’s amazing how decisions like safe, well-marked streets can create a ripple effect. They don’t just make roads safer—they can reduce fear, build trust, and make a real difference for families. #CompleteStreets #TransportationEquity

Several years ago, partners in the City of Tucson led robust engagement to create an equitable #CompleteStreets policy. I’ll never forget hearing from undocumented families: safe, predictable, well-marked streets meant less confusion, reducing the risk of being pulled over.

Ooh, some great holiday book recommendations. ‘‘Tis the season to stock up the bookshelves! 🤓📖

Pink lawn chair sits on a grassy hilly median

Multiuse path along a roadway

A well-worn desire path on a hilly median leading to a multi-use trail. Wonder how often neighbors have to dart across this roadway to get to this nice pathway. Not to mention the pop-up lawn furniture for people watching or to take a break from trekking back up the hill? #saferoutesnow

@bikeshare.bsky.social is my go-to for biking around DC- easy, convenient, and affordable transportation. But Xmas tree hauling has really leveled up my perception of these mighty mobility machines 🤩

New protected bicycle lanes opening in downtown Tucson Project on Stone Avenue also adds pedestrian crosswalks and landscaping

This sexy new protected bike lane in Tucson was a decade in the making. Mad props to advocates and agency staff for helping folks realize that change doesn’t need to be scary!

news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2...

Thank you to all of the transit operators and numerous support staff still working today to allow people to reach and spend time with friends/family today.

Transit Rider Group Starter Pack! Official organizations that are fighting for better mobility and transit.

go.bsky.app/6Pw2jpk

A map of a large intersection with red x's placed all over highlighting where the child was almost hit by drivers. Also notes on the page of things to improve the intersection.

A parent shared with me a map made by their 9 year old child (of that intersection) which was sent to the city 3 years ago.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.

🔥 OPINION: “The career of teaching becomes more and more undesirable even for the most passionate of educators. Good teachers are leaving some of the best schools in Arizona, thanks to heavy workloads and low pay.” 😢

www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...

Study Shows How E-Bikes Are Shifting the Transportation Landscape a recent study highlights the benefits of e-bikes, including reduced reliance on cars and increased mobility for people of all ages

“Dual-mode households (cars & ebikes) can reduce their car use by 19% compared to those solely reliant on cars, particularly affecting shorter trips. This supports households moving to one car and adopting a ‘car light’ lifestyle.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social 
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High-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions reduce crashes by 23-48%. These are low-cost, high-impact treatments. highways.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.d...