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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
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...
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
"What we hope that policymakers can take away from this study is that there are people who would like to see more mixed land use, to see better walkability, to see better bikebility — anything that allows them to move without a car," usa.streetsblog.org/2026/01/21/s...
Survey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars — Streetsblog USA
Automakers have spent a century and countless trillions of dollars making car-dependent living the American norm. But U.S. resident still aren't sold, a new survey suggests.
usa.streetsblog.org
January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
"What we hope that policymakers can take away from this study is that there are people who would like to see more mixed land use, to see better walkability, to see better bikebility — anything that allows them to move without a car," usa.streetsblog.org/2026/01/21/s...
We’re happy to be a part of #rocvisionzero and excited for the plans for 2026, especially beginning g the legal and engineering work to lower the citywide speed limit to 25 mph. Read more here: www.cityofrochester.gov/VisionZero
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We’re happy to be a part of #rocvisionzero and excited for the plans for 2026, especially beginning g the legal and engineering work to lower the citywide speed limit to 25 mph. Read more here: www.cityofrochester.gov/VisionZero
Do you have transportation challenges getting to work or job training opportunities? We are looking into solutions and we want to hear more about your needs and what might help. Take this 5 minutes survey and you’ll be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card! docs.google.com/forms/d/15TV...
January 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Do you have transportation challenges getting to work or job training opportunities? We are looking into solutions and we want to hear more about your needs and what might help. Take this 5 minutes survey and you’ll be entered to win a $50 Visa gift card! docs.google.com/forms/d/15TV...
Safe streets, public gathering spaces, frequent transit, and mixed use zoning for walkable communities are essential for independence at all ages; particularly for those who can't yet or can no longer drive. Plus they're very popular! www.planetizen.com/features/136...
Great Cities Don’t Just Acknowledge That We Age In Them — They Build For It. We Can Too.
We age in sidewalks, public spaces, transit stops, and community centers — not in hospitals. As populations age, the built environment will determine whether our cities thrive or struggle in the decad...
www.planetizen.com
January 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Safe streets, public gathering spaces, frequent transit, and mixed use zoning for walkable communities are essential for independence at all ages; particularly for those who can't yet or can no longer drive. Plus they're very popular! www.planetizen.com/features/136...
“8,000 drivers have prioritized their own convenience over children’s safety.” Mayor Evans.
Enforcement for drivers who pass stopped RCSD school buses with stop signs extended begins TODAY. Thank you @cityofrochester.bsky.social for making this happen.
Enforcement for drivers who pass stopped RCSD school buses with stop signs extended begins TODAY. Thank you @cityofrochester.bsky.social for making this happen.
January 20, 2026 at 4:13 PM
“8,000 drivers have prioritized their own convenience over children’s safety.” Mayor Evans.
Enforcement for drivers who pass stopped RCSD school buses with stop signs extended begins TODAY. Thank you @cityofrochester.bsky.social for making this happen.
Enforcement for drivers who pass stopped RCSD school buses with stop signs extended begins TODAY. Thank you @cityofrochester.bsky.social for making this happen.
Today begins enforcement for cars who illegally pass stopped RCSD school buses (select suburban districts are following suit as well) with flashers and a stop sign. Thank you Monroe County, NY and City of Rochester, NY for enforcing this important street safety measure.
As another school year ends, it’s worth reminding drivers to stop for stopped school buses. Unfortunately drivers in Monroe County had a staggering 20,000 potential violations in 19 months. Thank you to Monroe County writing about this on our blog: reconnectrochester.org/2025/06/scho...
January 20, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Today begins enforcement for cars who illegally pass stopped RCSD school buses (select suburban districts are following suit as well) with flashers and a stop sign. Thank you Monroe County, NY and City of Rochester, NY for enforcing this important street safety measure.
This is today!
Don't miss a ONCE IN A GENERATION opportunity to build a safer Monroe Avenue! Come to the NYSDOT Open House on Tuesday at 680 Westfall Rd anytime between 4-7PM. Here's a quick thread for some things you can bring up at the open house.
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
This is today!
Don't miss a ONCE IN A GENERATION opportunity to build a safer Monroe Avenue! Come to the NYSDOT Open House on Tuesday at 680 Westfall Rd anytime between 4-7PM. Here's a quick thread for some things you can bring up at the open house.
January 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Don't miss a ONCE IN A GENERATION opportunity to build a safer Monroe Avenue! Come to the NYSDOT Open House on Tuesday at 680 Westfall Rd anytime between 4-7PM. Here's a quick thread for some things you can bring up at the open house.
One week until our first Engagement Breakfast of the year on Friday, January 23rd! Come hear about our day to day work, meet the staff, and learn how to get more involved! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
One week until our first Engagement Breakfast of the year on Friday, January 23rd! Come hear about our day to day work, meet the staff, and learn how to get more involved! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help build a safer Monroe Avenue in Brighton! Don’t miss Tuesday’s open house at 680 Westfall Rd!
More info on the project: www.dot.ny.gov/route31brigh...
More info on the project: www.dot.ny.gov/route31brigh...
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Help build a safer Monroe Avenue in Brighton! Don’t miss Tuesday’s open house at 680 Westfall Rd!
More info on the project: www.dot.ny.gov/route31brigh...
More info on the project: www.dot.ny.gov/route31brigh...