Living Streets Alliance

“Form 990 is prepared by a professional, outside cpa. A draft is prepared and sent to the finance committee for initial review and feedback. After making any adjustments or edits requested by the finance committee the cpa sends an updated draft which is then recommended to the full board of directors and included in their next board meeting agenda. If no additional edits or adjustments are requested, the board votes to approve the 990. If additional edits or adjustments are requested it goes back to the cpa at which point it comes back for a vote at the subsequent meeting of the board of directors. Once voted on and approved by the board, a copy of the final form 990 is filed with the irs, posted on the organization's website, and sent to the entire board for their records.”

“The conflict of interest policy covers directors, principal officers, and members of a committee with governing board delegated powers. All directors and officers are required to sign a form annually acknowledging that they have read, understand, and agree to the policy. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the organization can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in the organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The board of directors periodically utilizes compensation information from sources like the asu lodestar center to compare executive director compensation for organizations of similar size and situation. The board also conducts an annual evaluation of the executive director's performance and salary is approved and/or adjusted based on the results of the evaluation.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Cyclovia tucson temporarily closes 2.5-5 miles of public streets to cars in order for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy safe access to public space for walking, bicycling, skating, and rolling. Cyclovia tucson events increase the health and activity of tucson residents, promote and increase awareness of bicycling and walking as acceptable forms of transportation, increase neighborhood mobility and provide a free, fun activity for area residents and visitors alike. In 2022, living streets alliance hosted two cyclovia tucson events engaging an estimated 92,558 participants. 526 volunteers contributed 1,231 volunteer hours in support of the events. The routes passed through the 85705, 85701, and 85713 zip codes, including the city of tucson, south tucson, and old pascua. 180 community organizations and local businesses provided activities or resources along the routes that connected and showcased 12 different neighborhoods.”

“Transportation is one of the leading contributors to climate change, especially the use of single occupancy vehicles. Shifting to travel modes with zero or low emissionsincluding public transportationis a key way to curb climate change. In 2022 living streets alliance designed and facilitated community engagement for tucson resilient together, the city of tucson's climate action & adaptation plan to better understand climate change and its impacts on the tucson community, and how transportation and other strategies might be developed and implemented to reduce carbon emissions in the area. Community engagement focused on centering tucson populations disproportionately impacted by climate change including black, indigenous, frontline workers, small businesses, immigrants, and youth. Living streets alliance organized and managed a promotore program (aka community ambassadors) that enlisted leaders from seven different community groups to engage their peers, host conversations, and review the plan. Through this method thirteen community dialogue workshops were hosted, engaging 269 participants from the above focus populations. This was supplemented by two larger public workshops that engaged an estimated 240 participants in identifying and prioritizing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, as well as nine "pop-up" events at strategic locations around the city, which engaged an additional 276 participants.”

“Safe routes to school (srts) is an international movement to create safe, convenient, and fun opportunities for children to bike and walk to school. By increasing walking and biking, srts programs aim to: increase physical activity levels among k-8 students; reverse the alarming nationwide trend toward childhood obesity and inactivity; reduce traffic congestion and pollution around schools and thereby improve air quality around schools; improve safety in school zones; and provide families and friends an opportunity to share time with each other and build connections in their community. In 2022, the program worked closely with four elementary schools to organize fun and informative events for kids at each school, such as bicycle education clinics, family-friendly bike rides, after-school bike clubs, and routine walk-/bike-to-school days. Benchmarks included: 50 students attended 12 after-school bike club sessions; an average 100 students attended walk & roll fridays at los amigos tech academy over the course of 9 sessions; 420 bikes were fixed during 17 bicycle education clinics and 785 youth helmets were distributed; 136 "riders & walkers" bike/pedestrian safety curriculum presentations were made in 41 different schools, serving 3,015 3rd-4th grade students throughout the greater tucson region.”

“Outside and professional services: program service expenses 174,017. Management and general expenses 3,041. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 177,058.”