Reconnect Rochester
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Reconnect Rochester champions transportation choices that enable a more vibrant and equitable community. Join us!
Our cycling page: @roccycling.bsky.social
Our cycling page: @roccycling.bsky.social
Great article on the importance of expanding Complete Streets policies to push DOTs to consider walkability even when there is no historical context for it. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
How could Complete Streets policies be more effective?
The Complete Streets movement has largely failed in practice, but a focus on networks and context could make it more effective.
www.cnu.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Great article on the importance of expanding Complete Streets policies to push DOTs to consider walkability even when there is no historical context for it. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
"Communities don’t improve because someone in an office decides they should but when residents start paying attention, asking questions, and imagining something better.
A walk audit is the simplest way to begin that process."
Great post from The Urban Phoenix! theurbanphoenix.com/2026/02/05/s...
A walk audit is the simplest way to begin that process."
Great post from The Urban Phoenix! theurbanphoenix.com/2026/02/05/s...
Seeing Our Streets Again: Why Walk Audits Matter More Than We Think
Walk Audits, or purposeful strolls around a community, can be the easiest and most important tool that an individual or group can utilize to identify the strengths and challenges in their community…
theurbanphoenix.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
"Communities don’t improve because someone in an office decides they should but when residents start paying attention, asking questions, and imagining something better.
A walk audit is the simplest way to begin that process."
Great post from The Urban Phoenix! theurbanphoenix.com/2026/02/05/s...
A walk audit is the simplest way to begin that process."
Great post from The Urban Phoenix! theurbanphoenix.com/2026/02/05/s...
Come see what the fuss is about. Join us (in person or virtually) for a virtual talk with @carterlavin.bsky.social next Thursday. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Come see what the fuss is about. Join us (in person or virtually) for a virtual talk with @carterlavin.bsky.social next Thursday. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
New Yorkers for Transportation Equity set up a campaign to send a letter to your legislators encouraging them to fund public transit! . All you need to do is fill in a few sentences on why public transit matters to you.
actionnetwork.org/letters/full...
actionnetwork.org/letters/full...
Fully Fund New York Transit
New Yorkers are waiting too long for their bus to take them to work, school, and their doctors' appointments! We know that public transit is the most affordable way to get around. Send a letter to Gov...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New Yorkers for Transportation Equity set up a campaign to send a letter to your legislators encouraging them to fund public transit! . All you need to do is fill in a few sentences on why public transit matters to you.
actionnetwork.org/letters/full...
actionnetwork.org/letters/full...
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"'This shows New Yorkers are a hardy folk, who love biking year round, and that biking is a mainstream way of getting around the city,' Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas told Streetsblog."
Data: New Yorkers Keep Biking In This Cold, Cold World - Streetsblog New York City
Even in the city's historic deep freeze, New Yorkers are getting around by bicycle, according to publicly available data.
nyc.streetsblog.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"'This shows New Yorkers are a hardy folk, who love biking year round, and that biking is a mainstream way of getting around the city,' Transportation Alternatives Executive Director Ben Furnas told Streetsblog."
"Rochester and its environs are full of places that I’m going to explore...I’m determined to do it car free and I’m determined to convince my family and friends to join me."
Read Charles' Car Lite journey here: reconnectrochester.org/.../embracin...
Read Charles' Car Lite journey here: reconnectrochester.org/.../embracin...
February 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
"Rochester and its environs are full of places that I’m going to explore...I’m determined to do it car free and I’m determined to convince my family and friends to join me."
Read Charles' Car Lite journey here: reconnectrochester.org/.../embracin...
Read Charles' Car Lite journey here: reconnectrochester.org/.../embracin...
Parents are eager for their teenage children to learn to drive so they don't have to continue to chauffeur them around but a lot of kids are nervous about getting on the road. Offering transportation choices would be a great way to solve this! www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-driver...
Parents are begging their teens to drive. Gen Z isn't ready
Driving is too scary, expensive, and exhausting for Gen Z. So they're waiting to get a license and making their parents ferry them around.
www.businessinsider.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Parents are eager for their teenage children to learn to drive so they don't have to continue to chauffeur them around but a lot of kids are nervous about getting on the road. Offering transportation choices would be a great way to solve this! www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-driver...
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Always grateful for the leadership of @reconnectroc.bsky.social and Cody for his advocay, as we create safe transit options for everyone. We will build safer,denser walkable/bikeable neighborhoods with safe cars and kids walking /biking.
February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Always grateful for the leadership of @reconnectroc.bsky.social and Cody for his advocay, as we create safe transit options for everyone. We will build safer,denser walkable/bikeable neighborhoods with safe cars and kids walking /biking.
Thanks Jeremy and WXXI News for reporting on our hope for more transparency and accountability with the AV deployment. Don't forget you can sign on to our Action Network campaign to ask legislators to act on this actionnetwork.org/letters/smar...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
Advocates call for a cautious approach to autonomous vehicles in New York
In her budget proposal for the next fiscal year, Gov. Kathy Hochul included language that would clear the way for autonomous vehicles outside of New York City.
www.wxxinews.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Thanks Jeremy and WXXI News for reporting on our hope for more transparency and accountability with the AV deployment. Don't forget you can sign on to our Action Network campaign to ask legislators to act on this actionnetwork.org/letters/smar...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
It's hard to believe that we are starting our sixth (SIXTH!) Complete Streets Makeover project to create safer intersections in Rochester! Our fabulous project steering committee held a popsicle stick voting session to evaluate the potential from a pool of community nominated submission. More soon!
February 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
It's hard to believe that we are starting our sixth (SIXTH!) Complete Streets Makeover project to create safer intersections in Rochester! Our fabulous project steering committee held a popsicle stick voting session to evaluate the potential from a pool of community nominated submission. More soon!
Cody and Henry spoke with an RIT Design Studies class last week about public transportation advocacy as students dig into creative projects aimed at improving Rochester's transit network.
February 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Cody and Henry spoke with an RIT Design Studies class last week about public transportation advocacy as students dig into creative projects aimed at improving Rochester's transit network.
Thank you to WHEC TV for sharing our letter about the need for transparency and accountability for New York's AV deployment! You can read more about our thoughts and join our letter writing campaign in our blog post here: reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
www.whec.com/top-news/aut...
www.whec.com/top-news/aut...
Autonomous vehicles may soon roll into Rochester as part of Governor Hochul's state initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul's state of the state address included a proposal to advance the autonomous vehicle pilot program, which could bring Waymo self-driving cars to Rochester by the end of the year.
www.whec.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Thank you to WHEC TV for sharing our letter about the need for transparency and accountability for New York's AV deployment! You can read more about our thoughts and join our letter writing campaign in our blog post here: reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
www.whec.com/top-news/aut...
www.whec.com/top-news/aut...
On Transit Equity Day we recognize the role of public transit in ensuring no one is left out of access to jobs, education, or healthcare. We're proud to collaborate with New Yorkers for Transportation Equity to fight for strong investment in public transit while elevating black voices.
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 PM
On Transit Equity Day we recognize the role of public transit in ensuring no one is left out of access to jobs, education, or healthcare. We're proud to collaborate with New Yorkers for Transportation Equity to fight for strong investment in public transit while elevating black voices.
Join us on Feb 19th for a Virtual Book Talk with @carterlavin.bsky.social, author of If You Want to Win You've Got To Fight, to show how to turn big ideas into real change. While he will be speaking virtually, you can join us at our offices or on zoom! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Join us on Feb 19th for a Virtual Book Talk with @carterlavin.bsky.social, author of If You Want to Win You've Got To Fight, to show how to turn big ideas into real change. While he will be speaking virtually, you can join us at our offices or on zoom! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We'd like to address this critique about the Monroe Ave project. We don't disagree there's a better outcome for cyclists, but it's not the project in front of us today. We have advocated for separated/protected bike lanes on Monroe since it was the 2021 Complete Streets design rendering winner. 🧵
How do you defend advocating for 5 foot bicycle shoulders on a road with average traffic speeds of 41mph and volumes of roughly 10,000vdp. This is is dangerous infrastructure and out of step with all bikeway design principles I have managed to locate, including those from MassDOT.
February 2, 2026 at 6:06 PM
We'd like to address this critique about the Monroe Ave project. We don't disagree there's a better outcome for cyclists, but it's not the project in front of us today. We have advocated for separated/protected bike lanes on Monroe since it was the 2021 Complete Streets design rendering winner. 🧵
Hey transit fans, want to learn more about the history of Rochester's subway? Our friends at The Little Theatre are screening a documentary that digs into the history on February 15th. Grab tickets fast as the first screening already sold out! thelittle.org/end-of-the-l...
The End of the Line: Rochester’s Subway 2.0 – Feb. 7 & 15 | The Little Theatre
thelittle.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Hey transit fans, want to learn more about the history of Rochester's subway? Our friends at The Little Theatre are screening a documentary that digs into the history on February 15th. Grab tickets fast as the first screening already sold out! thelittle.org/end-of-the-l...
In New York, Governor Hochul’s proposal says vehicles must remain compliant with traffic law but does not provide a framework to incentivize safe operation. reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
Question about driverless cars-when passengers or non passengers die or are injured how does liability work?
February 1, 2026 at 12:44 AM
In New York, Governor Hochul’s proposal says vehicles must remain compliant with traffic law but does not provide a framework to incentivize safe operation. reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
Great Streetsblog USA post on the importance of public transit for affordability written by RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez! Transit users can save on the high cost of car ownership while also relieving congestion BUT it has to be properly funded.
empire.streetsblog.org/upstate-publ...
empire.streetsblog.org/upstate-publ...
Public Transit Is Essential To The Success Of New York’s Affordability Agenda - Streetsblog Empire State
If we're going to talk about transit affordability, that conversation can't stop in New York City. New York Public Transit Association President Miguel Velázquez explains why.
empire.streetsblog.org
January 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Great Streetsblog USA post on the importance of public transit for affordability written by RTS CEO Miguel Velázquez! Transit users can save on the high cost of car ownership while also relieving congestion BUT it has to be properly funded.
empire.streetsblog.org/upstate-publ...
empire.streetsblog.org/upstate-publ...
The scaled AV deployment outlined in the Governor's budget could nearly double vehicle miles traveled, reduce transit ridership, and hinder emergency response operations. We encourage the legislature to act with caution and ensure certain nuances are addressed. reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The scaled AV deployment outlined in the Governor's budget could nearly double vehicle miles traveled, reduce transit ridership, and hinder emergency response operations. We encourage the legislature to act with caution and ensure certain nuances are addressed. reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/smar...
We love hearing from Monroe County residents on the joys and barriers to a multimodal lifestyle! What are some things you enjoy about biking or public transit? What are some elements that may prevent you from leaving your car at home?
January 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
We love hearing from Monroe County residents on the joys and barriers to a multimodal lifestyle! What are some things you enjoy about biking or public transit? What are some elements that may prevent you from leaving your car at home?
Nice description of the Monroe Ave project coming up in Brighton. If you missed the open house last week, please consider sending a letter via our Action Network campaign (link in next post). We want to show NYSDOT there is a strong appetite for safe streets!
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
A state project will reshape Brighton's 'main street'
The Department of Transportation plans to resurface Monroe Avenue from the Rochester city line to the Interstate 590 bridge. And they expect to make a big change.
www.wxxinews.org
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Nice description of the Monroe Ave project coming up in Brighton. If you missed the open house last week, please consider sending a letter via our Action Network campaign (link in next post). We want to show NYSDOT there is a strong appetite for safe streets!
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2...
To send a letter to NYSDOT and your local elected officials, click here: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
January 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM
To send a letter to NYSDOT and your local elected officials, click here: actionnetwork.org/letters/make...
We have a new car lite blog post from Leverett "Coach" Copeland! Coach has been living car lite for twenty years and shares how it has been pivotal for him to stay connected with his community. Read more from him here: reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/20-y...
January 26, 2026 at 1:16 PM
We have a new car lite blog post from Leverett "Coach" Copeland! Coach has been living car lite for twenty years and shares how it has been pivotal for him to stay connected with his community. Read more from him here: reconnectrochester.org/2026/01/20-y...
"all the urbanized land we devote to roads is worth $4.1 trillion...that's a goldmine of potentially re-developable parcels — if policymakers only recognized the shocking opportunity costs of dedicating so much space to drivers." usa.streetsblog.org/2024/08/26/a...
Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities — Streetsblog USA
America roadway building addiction has sacrificed trillions of dollars worth of land that could be put to better uses like housing.
usa.streetsblog.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
"all the urbanized land we devote to roads is worth $4.1 trillion...that's a goldmine of potentially re-developable parcels — if policymakers only recognized the shocking opportunity costs of dedicating so much space to drivers." usa.streetsblog.org/2024/08/26/a...
Bridal train? ❌
Bus route? ✔
From grocery trips to wedding gowns RTS gets it done!
Bus route? ✔
From grocery trips to wedding gowns RTS gets it done!
January 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Bridal train? ❌
Bus route? ✔
From grocery trips to wedding gowns RTS gets it done!
Bus route? ✔
From grocery trips to wedding gowns RTS gets it done!