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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
So excited for this program at @thelittletheatre.bsky.social on 12/2! We'll discuss how to once again make downtown Rochester a thriving center of activity with streetlife, sidewalks teeming with residents & visitors, and diverse street level businesses. reconnectrochester.org/programs/roc...
November 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank you to all who joined us at the Harro East Building for the ribbon cutting for our new office! We look forward to welcoming the community to an accessible, centrally located downtown location, and a warm and inspiring place where everyone can be part of our efforts.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Sometimes you have to make your own stock photos. Pictured here is the most common crash in Monroe County between a bicycle and a car: a motorist failing to yield to a sidewalk-riding cyclist approaching from their right.
Learn more about common bike crashes reconnectrochester.org/2025/11/unde...
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Check out our Downtown SmART Streets video on YouTube! youtu.be/2AKM3obvzmg?...
#RochesterNY #downtownrochester #downtownSmARTstreets
November 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Your annual Halloween reminder for drivers to go slow and scan for trick or treaters! Trick or treaters: stay alert and be careful crossing the street. Have a happy and safe holiday!
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Who wants higher speed trains in upstate NY? Join us at the Empire State Passengers Association's one day symposium to help make that a reality! We're proud to be a sponsor for this. Rochester rail advocates, join us in Syracuse on Nov 19th! Learn more here: esparail.org/events/new-y...
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're excited to announce our new lunch and learn program for companies and organizations that want to encourage employees to re-think how they get around Monroe County! Email us at info@reconnectrochester.org and we can begin tailoring a presentation for your specific needs.
October 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our Downtown SmART Streets video is now on YouTube! #rochesterny #downtownrochester #downtownsmartstreets #completestreets
October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Sunday Nov 16 is the World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Violence. We invite all to join us at our offices to remember those that we have lost, support victims and their families, and discuss ways to act to improve road safety. Learn more: reconnectrochester.org/world-day-of...
October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Early voting starts on SATURDAY! Read our latest blog posts to find out how your candidates feel about transportation and mobility and then make a plan to VOTE!!!
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October 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Come to our community open house at 400 Andrew’s Street TODAY from 3-7pm
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The American Public Transportation Association is in DC this week pushing for investment in public transit. If you'd like it to be easier to take RTS to get around, take a minute to tell your legislators about the importance of frequent transit! voicesforpublictransit.org/take-action/...
October 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Very excited to read this new release from @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social 👀 👀
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It's National School Bus Safety Week! Monroe County's 2023 school bus camera pilot program caught nearly 20,000 drivers passing stopped school buses. This cannot continue. Please please make sure you are stopping for school buses in the road! Read more: reconnectrochester.org/2025/06/scho...
October 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"Walking connects me to the pulse of the community in a way that driving never could. But it also reminds me how much work still needs to be done." Thank you Josie for writing about your pedestrian experience for our Car Lite blog series. You can read it here: reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/walk...
October 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Did you know our Cycling Manager, Jesse, put together map of low stress bike routes throughout Monroe County? It may look overwhelming but this interactive map allows you to zoom in and see your own location to plan your ride! Visit reconnectrochester.org/roc-easy-bik... to learn more.
October 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We compiled your thoughts and reflections on the 2025 #WeekWithoutDriving and put them on our blog! Thanks again to all who participated! Read here: reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/week...
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Come see our new Harro East office space at our community open house on October 23rd! The open house will go from 3pm-7pm. All are welcome for a space tour, mingling, and light refreshments.
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We know which "Best Idea for the Future" WE'RE voting for in the City Magazine poll! www.roccitymag.com/special-sect...
October 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It’s now even easier to pay for your RTS ride!!
October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Don't forget to drop by our office to
pick up your free sticker! Finally, congratulations to our
winners who took the most non-car trips and racked up
the most non-driving miles! We'll report these
numbers to the national campaign to show the
collective impact of people getting around without a
car!
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We are thrilled to share that 44 people
logged a stunning 616 non-car trips for a total of 1,970.
41 non-driving miles!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the
#WeekWithoutDriving! We truly hope you have gotten
something out of this initiative that you will take with
you going forward.
October 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The #WeekWithoutDriving is almost finished! Make sure to report all of your non-car trips and non-driving miles by the end of the day on Saturday to be eligible for prizes! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We've been really enjoying the feedback from our #WeekWithoutDriving participants! Make sure you're logging your non-car trips and non-driving miles in our tracking form to be eligible for prizes! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 3, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bringing an electric guitar setup on a bike. #WeekWithoutDriving
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM