Alice's Tour de Streets 2020 Campaign

When I moved to Boston for graduate school, I supplemented my transportation classes about the economics of transit with advocacy oriented StreetTalks hosted by LivableStreets. When I graduated, I spent the summer researching (by bike) what is now their Emerald Network program of connected paths for walking and biking. Since then, I've had the honor of making mulitiple appearances at their annual 10-in-1 StreetTalks to talk about the Emerald Network concept, Go Boston 2030 (twice), a future with more ferries, and downtown alleys. I love this organization and all it does for  Boston and the surrounding communities.

This year is LivableStreets’ 15th birthday and they're celebrating with an extra special Tour de Streets. Normally a big group ride, it’s taking place in our homes, our backyards -- and most importantly -- on our streets this year. 

They are launching a 15 day Tour Your Streets Campaign, as an opportunity to celebrate LivableStreets’ accomplishments over the last 15 years, and to ensure we have the resources to fund the next 15 years of LivableStreets advocacy. 

Every day of our 15 day campaign, they'll share a new activity with you. I'm joining in the fun to support LivableStreets and hope you'll join me!

Sign up by making a personally meaningful donation, and encourage others to donate and join the fun. 

Here's how to participate:

1. Start fundraising and create your own fundraising page or team! Anyone can participate, but those who donate or fundraise will be eligible for additional activities and prizes. 
2. Once you’ve joined the Tour de Streets campaign, you’ll receive daily activity emails starting on September 15th!
3. Share your activities on your fundraising page and on social media -- be sure to tag LivableStreets and use #TourdeStreets2020 and #TourYourStreets to be eligible for prizes! You can also email your submissions to TourdeStreets@livablestreets.info.
4. Join for the closing celebration on September 30th. They’ll be giving out awards, as well as honoring all the support they've received over the past 15 years.