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Transportation Newslinks - Rochester, NY area 

RochesterEnvironment.com

These NewsLinks represent a decade of ferreting out local online NewsLinks to the issue of Transportation in the Rochester, NY area. 

The more recent stories are on the top and oldest at the bottom of this list.  Looking for something specific. Use Control + F and search for it on this page.

Although many of these links no longer work, I believe that it is important to be able to find that these stories have existed for ferreting out existing or impending environmental problems. The repercussions of pollution or overuse of a resource often takes a long time for us to recognize and when we finally do, it is invaluable to be able to track the history of various issues before they get to a tipping point and became a crisis.

Also, much that mankind has done to change our environment was accomplished without any knowledge of what the environment was like before changing it, but maybe we will be able to heal our environmental if we archive the news stories so we will be able to unravel the events that led up to the disaster. Students, scientists, historians, and citizens alike should benefit from being able to follow the thread of an issue back through time.

2012

• How the Stimulus Revived the Electric Car - ProPublica A common criticism of President Obama's $800 billion stimulus package has been that it failed to produce anything – that while the New Deal built bridges and dams, all the stimulus did was fill some potholes and create temporary jobs. Don't tell that to Annette Herrera. She was 50 when the auto supplier she worked for in Westland, Mich., closed its factory and moved the work to Mexico. Then, after being unemployed for 2½ years, she got a job in October 2010 with A123 Systems, which had received $250 million in stimulus money to help open a new lithium-ion battery plant in nearby Romulus, Mich.  (February 1, 2012) ProPublica [more on Transportation in our area]
• House plan drops high-speed rail | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com WASHINGTON — House Republicans unveiled a five-year, $260 billion transportation plan Tuesday that would drop further development of high-speed rail and give governors more say in how to spend federal money. The percentage of federal transportation money New York would receive for highways, bridges and mass transit won't be released until today. (February 1, 2012) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: Group will focus on cyclist, pedestrian projects - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper When Rochester and Penfield developed their respective cycling master plans, they each gathered substantial input from the bicycling community. Ideas were filtered up from the cyclists themselves. Now a new working group, convened under the Genesee Transportation Council, formalizes that approach to planning for cycling - and pedestrian - projects. And it takes a regional approach. ( January 18, 2012) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Higher Amtrak speed? Not yet. Higher ridership? Yep. | 520 – An Environmental Blog | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Amtrak ridership in and out of Rochester is continuing to rise, hitting 140,000 in the fiscal year that ended in September. That figure is roughly double what it was in 2005, according to Bruce Becker, president of the Empire State Passenger Association. Just think what ridership would be if the Rochester station wasn’t run down and inhospitable, if trains were on time and better appointed, and maybe if they ran a bit faster (January 18, 2012) 520 – An Environmental Blog | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle [more on Transportation in our area]
• Sen. Charles Schumer calls on CSX to sign rail deal | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com BERGEN — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., travelled to Genesee County Tuesday afternoon to implore the CSX freight railroad to sign a needed agreement so that work can begin on a high-speed rail line that would pass through this village. The federal government has pledged $58 million to build an 11-mile-long track between Riga in Monroe County and Byron in Genesee County to serve Amtrak passenger trains.  (January 18, 2012) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Schumer wants to get WNY high-speed rail back on track | www.WHEC.com Plans for a short stretch of high-speed rail in Western New York could be brought back to life today, when Senator Chuck Schumer visits the Village of Bergen, Genesee County and urges state transportation leaders to finish dealing and begin construction.  (January 17, 2012) Rochester, NY News | www.WHEC.com [more on Transportation in our area]

2011

• State commission recommends consolidation of transportation agencies | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com ALBANY — A commission is recommending the merger of the state Department of Transportation and the state Thruway and Bridge authorities as a way to save between $50 million and $82 million a year. The Spending and Government Efficiency Commission recommended in a report this week the combination of the Albany-based Thruway Authority and the Bridge Authority, based in Highland, Ulster County.  (December 17, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail plans slowed as Congress balks | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com A move to prevent the federal government from committing public funds to high-speed rail projects will not affect a small portion of track west of Rochester slated for improvements, but it will most likely slow plans for a faster statewide rail network. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this month registered its opposition to funding high-speed rail projects by voting on a 2012 transportation bill that would prevent federal funds from being specifically designated for these projects.  (November 28, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• New Bike Lanes Riding Into Rochester - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Rochester, N.Y. – If you bike anywhere in the city of Rochester, you’ve probably noticed some changes to the roads over the past few months that have made them more biker friendly. “It's a step in the right direction,” says Shana Lydon who manages Full Moon Vista Bike Shop in Rochester and also happened to be out cycling on University Ave. Saturday afternoon.  (November 20, 2011) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Public weighs in on intermodal train, bus station in Rochester | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com An open house Thursday all but ended the public comment phase of a planned intermodal train and bus station in Rochester. Plans, combining functionality and grandiose design, drew comments from dozens of residents during a four hour information session at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.  (November 18, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• 11/16/2011: DOE and EPA Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Some 2012 models will be displaying a new fuel economy and environment label that provides consumers with more comprehensive fuel efficiency information, including five-year fuel costs or savings compared to the average vehicle, as well as new greenhouse gas and smog ratings. These labels are actually required in model year 2013, but automakers may voluntarily adopt the new labels in model year 2012. Each vehicle listing in the guide provides an estimated annual fuel cost. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices. The online version of the guide allows consumers to input their local gasoline prices and typical driving habits to receive a personalized fuel cost estimate. (November 17, 2011) U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases [more on Transportation in our area]
• Congressional deal derails funding for high-speed rail | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators have agreed to eliminate funding for high-speed rail and trim community policing grants to $200 million in the current fiscal year. The partial agreement on a fiscal 2012 budget also will provide $2.63 billion for disaster recovery grants. The agreement covers three of the 12 spending bills that will pay for government operations this fiscal year. Since Oct. 1, the government has been operating on a stopgap spending bill that expires Friday.  (November 16, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in this area]
• Rochester to hold public information session on intermodal transportation center scoping study ROCHESTER – Members of the Rochester City Department of Environmental Services along with the Federal Railroad Administration and New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on Thursday, November 17 to discuss the city’s Intermodal Transportation Center Scoping Study. A scoping study explores the range of natural and community resources near a proposed new facility and examines the possible effects to those resources of building the project as well as many other design considerations. (November 9, 2011) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• DEVELOPMENT: Transit center contract awarded - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The Board of Commissioners of the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority voted unanimously this morning to award the design-build contract for the Mortimer Street bus station to the Rochester firm, the Pike Company. (November 10, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• The Bicycle Infrastructure is Growing in the City of Rochester | Rochester Cycling Alliance The City of Rochester Bicycle Master Plan was completed in January 2011. The plan’s recommendations serve as a framework for the city’s future investment in bicycle infrastructure; http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589943115 . And here is a list of the bicycle infrastructure that has been implemented since the plan was completed in January 2011  (October 31, 2011) Rochester Cycling Alliance [more on Transportation in our area]
• Northeast Aims to Remedy E.V. 'Range Anxiety' with 11-State Charging Network | InsideClimate News Only about 1,000 of the 15,000 E.V.s on U.S. roads are in eastern states. A new collaboration aims to boost that number with more charging infrastructure. Drivers of all-electric cars could soon zip across the U.S. Northeast without having to worry about running out of battery power mid-trip. At least that's the idea behind the Northeast Electric Vehicle Network, a regional effort that launched last week to add hundreds of public chargers in 11 northeastern states and the District of Columbia—and thereby lure more East Coast Americans to the electric car.  (October 27, 2011) | InsideClimate News [more on Transportation in our area]
• 'Fracture-critical' bridges in New York state require special scrutiny | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com ALBANY — Nearly 1,100 bridges in New York are deemed "fracture-critical," records show, and are subjected to a high level of scrutiny to ensure their safety. A fracture-critical bridge is an engineering term defined as lacking "redundant supporting elements," meaning if a key support fails, the integrity of the whole bridge could fail and potentially collapse.  (October 23, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Trasnportation in our area]
• Express Train to NY Economic Recovery? NEW YORK - The light at the end of New York's dark economic tunnel might be a train - carrying recovery in the form of mass transit manufacturing in New York factories, according to one group of experts. The report, assembled by union strategists and economic-policy analysts, calls for replacing some of a decade's worth of lost manufacturing jobs by investing in building and repairing rail and subway cars and buses. That way, says report co-author Brian Lombardozzi, the people who ride mass transit can be the people making it.  (October 19, 2011) Public News Service [more on Transportation in our area]
• Biking the streets becoming more friendly | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Most of these upgrades were paid for by a federal Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant intended to help cut fossil fuel use and decrease greenhouse gas emissions by making it safer and more attractive to bike rather than drive your car. The state Department of Transportation has also been making its roads more bike friendly, adding bike lanes on Jefferson Road and Monroe Avenue.   (October 15, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Going Green: Bike maps - YNN, Your News Now All roadways are open for bicycle riders, except for a few restricted roadways like interstate highways, but not all roadways make for safe and comfortable bike riding. That's why the Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council and their counterparts in other upstate New York cites have developed a bicycle suitability map. Director of SMTC James D'Agostino said, “And the idea is it will help someone figure out the most suitable road to get from point A to point B for your commute to or from work. This way you can choose the roads that are most suitable from a comfort level. The road may be suitable from a legality perspective but not necessarily all that suitable from a comfort level perspective. So you can choose the route that's most comfortable with the least traffic, the widest shoulders and the most bike lanes available so you can have the best ride possible.” (October 3, 2011)  TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Funds for New York's roads, bridges often take a wrong turn | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com ALBANY — Fill up your gasoline tank in New York, register your car or rent a vehicle, and a portion of the taxes you pay are supposed to fund repairs of the state's roads and bridges. There's one major hitch: Most of the money doesn't go where it's supposed to go. Since it was established in 1991, the state's Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund has been anything but. (October 2, 2011)  Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• NY gets nearly $150 million for high-speed rail project - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Albany, N.Y. — New York state is getting nearly $150 million in federal transportation funding aimed at upgrading passenger service in Amtrak’s Empire Corridor, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today. More than $91 million will pay for a 17-mile double track project between Albany and Schenectady, for which construction will start in 2012. Many hope that adding a second track will decrease congestion and reduce travel time for passengers traveling across the Empire Corridor. The existing single track is currently owned by CSX is shared by Amtrak and freight trains.  (September 26, 2011)Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• NCPR News - Bridge closure tells of "new normal" for region's infrastructure A bridge in the town of Wilna, east of Watertown in Jefferson County, was closed recently after a regular state inspection showed it was no longer safe for motorists. The bridge didn't get much traffic - fewer than 100 cars a day, according to the state Department of Transportation - but residents of the area will now have to get used to a five-mile detour. And, transportation officials said, closures like this one will likely be more common as the federal government reins in its budget for repairs.  (September 26, 2011) NCPR: North Country Public Radio [more on Transportation in our area]
• Major high speed rail deal between CSX, Amtrak, New York DOT, Federal Railway Administration NEW YORK - CSX, Amtrak, the New York State Department of Transportation and the Federal Railway Administration, have reached the necessary agreements to move forward with rail projects across the state. From Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010 and the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), Senator Schumer has helped New York secure $250 million in rail funding, but only a small amount had thus far been obligated for specific projects. The delay had occurred because CSX, Amtrak, NYSDOT, and the FRA had yet to complete the necessary agreements on land and track leasing, operating and management, dispatching and right-of-way maintenance, implementing, and service outcomes. After Schumer pushed the parties to sign off on these agreements, a deal was reached that will now allow nearly $150 million to be obligated to high speed rail projects. (September 24, 2011) New York State News on the Net!  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Greentopia + your bike - a perfect match | 520 - An Environmental Blog | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle If you’re planning to go to the inaugural Greentopia Festival at High Falls the weekend after next, here’s an idea — ride your bike there with a group of like-minded folks. Greentopia, an ambitious exercise in education and entertainment, will feature dozens of exhibits, demonstrations, films, talks by distinguished environmentalists, performances and so on. It runs from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18. If you want to know more, visit the website or check out a video of the official announcement in April. Everyone who attends the free festival is take home at least one good idea for greening their own lives, and they’re encouraged to come and go without leaving carbon footprints behind them. Hence the Greentopia Moving Planet Bike the Bridges Self-Guided Bike Ride. The six-mile ride begins at 9 am on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Genesee Valley Park sports complex, 131 Elmwood Avenue alongside the Genesee.  (September 6, 2011) 520 - An Environmental Blog | Rochester Democrat and Chronicle [more on Transportation in our area]
• RCA at Greentopia | Rochester Cycling Alliance The Rochester Cycling Alliance (RCA) will have a presence at the Greentopia Festival on September 17 & 18, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. Go to www.greentopiafestival.com for more information. On Saturday the 17th, the RCA is organizing a self-guided Bike-the-Bridges ride to the festival fromGeneseeValleyParktoHighFalls(six miles one way). Meet there anytime between 9:00 -10:30 a.m. and join other cyclists riding to the event. Free bicycle parking is available at the event. Print ride maps off the web site and sign the ride waiver on- line; www.greentopiafestival.com/highlights/bike.  (August 29, 2011) Rochester Cycling Alliance [more on Transportation in our area]
• NY Enacts Law to Protect All Who Use Local Streets NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a new "Complete Streets" measure into law that should eventually make it safer for pedestrians, bikers and parents with strollers to navigate New York streets. Locals say the new law is especially important on Long Island, where multi-lane highways were built with little thought to pedestrians. Linda Lisi Juergens, executive director of the National Association of Mothers' Centers, says it's a sign of relief for children who walk or bike to school, and moms and dads who like to walk to do their shopping.  (August 17, 2011) Public News Service [more on Transportation in our area]
• Andrew Cuomo signs ethics, 'streets' bills | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Under the new law, state, local and county agencies will have to consider measures like pedestrian walkways, bike lanes and sidewalks when drawing up a street project that is receiving state or federal money. The "Complete Streets" bill had been pushed by transportation groups and the AARP in recent years and was passed by the Legislature earlier this year. It takes effect 180 days after it is signed. (August 15, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Safer roadways with “Complete Streets” - NewsChannel 9 WSYR Syracuse (WSYR-TV) -- Whether you drive, walk or bike, a new law to promote safer roadways is now in effect in New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo signed "Complete Streets" legislation Monday, which will forever change the way some road projects are planned in New York. You may soon see more crosswalks and bike lanes here in Central New York, as this law will require that certain road projects better take pedestrians, bicycles and public transit riders into account.  (August 15, 2011) Home - NewsChannel 9 WSYR [more on Transportation in this area]
• Cuomo says he'll sign "safe streets" legislation - WSJ.com ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he'll sign a law requiring new road and street plans that receive state or federal money to consider walkways, bike lanes, sidewalks and other features to improve safety for walkers and bicyclists. The so-called "complete streets" legislation has been pushed by AARP and transportation groups for years  (August 15, 2011) Business News & Financial News - The Wall Street Journal - Wsj.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester's getting new bicycle markings - News Blog - Rochester City Newspaper Erik Frisch, a transportation specialist for the city, says that Franklin and Pleasant Streets also have sharrows now, as does Latta Road. Soon, sharrows will be painted on Driving Park, University Avenue, and Joseph Avenue, he says. This year, the city also plans to add bike lanes on St. Paul St., South Avenue, Lyell Avenue, through the Atlantic Avenue underpass, and on Central Avenue east of the train station, he says.  (August 11, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• White House releases heavy-truck standards - Robin Bravender - POLITICO.com The White House on Tuesday released the first-ever fuel efficiency standards for heavy trucks after abruptly canceling a public announcement by President Barack Obama. Obama had been scheduled to announce the standards Tuesday morning during a trip to Interstate Moving Services in Springfield, Va. But the administration canceled the visit at the last minute, and instead he met with industry officials at the White House to discuss standards for work trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles. (Aug 9, 2011) | SolveClimate News [more on Transportation in our area]
• DOT to do $3.5M study on intermodal station in Rochester | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com The New York state Department of Transportation is planning to conduct a $3.5 million environmental and engineering analysis needed to move forward with the project to replace Rochester’s Amtrak station with a new intermodal transportation center. (August 5, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester, NY Bolsters Bicycle Plan - BikeRadar In 2009 the City of Rochester, New York received an honorable mention from the League of American Bicyclists in its ranking of cities on their hospitality to bicyclists. Some might consider it quite an achievement, especially in Rochester, an older city with tree lined streets that are short on space for bike provisions.  (Aug 2, 2011) Bikes, Bike Reviews, Cycling Routes, Race News - BikeRadar [more on Transportation in our area]
• Infrastructure funding woes leave us on a rocky road | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com A new interchange on Interstate 390 at Kendrick Road has been discussed at least since 2007 as a way to allow Rochester's largest employer to expand. In addition to helping the University of Rochester Medical Center, the improvements would relieve congestion on busy Mt. Hope Avenue and would benefit other major institutions, including Monroe Community College. The project is at the top of the wish list of a coalition of local leaders, but so far it has not been fully funded. A federal request for $21 million for the first of two phases, which is estimated to cost $59 million, was denied.  (Aug 1, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Road projects would have to consider sidewalks, bike lanes | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com ALBANY — The state Legislature recently passed a bill that would require all road projects funded both by the state and federal governments to consider the need to add sidewalks, crosswalks and bicycle lanes for safe travel by pedestrians and vehicles. The proposal was pushed by AARP and traffic-safety groups as a way to ensure bicyclists and walkers aren't pushed off the road, and also to ensure cars aren't getting into accidents by trying to avoid pedestrians. "We think this legislation is a key step toward building more livable communities in New York state, where people can age and live more independently," said Bill Ferris, legislative director for AARP. The measure, called "Complete Streets," heads to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature. His office said it was reviewing the bill.  (July 20, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Exhaust-ing ride for cyclists: Air pollutants trigger heart risk — Environmental Health News In big cities around the world, cyclists breathe an array of pollutants from exhaust-spewing cars. A new study has now found a link between cycling on high traffic roads and heart risks. Even healthy cyclists had harmful changes in their heart rates. Experts say cyclists should stick to their two-wheels, however, pointing to simple solutions to reduce exposure. (July 6, 2011) Environmental Health News: Front Page [more on Transportation in our area]
• Bikes in High Demand this Summer - RochesterHomePage.net ROCHESTER, NY - R Community Bikes' volunteers are having trouble keeping up with an increase in demand for bikes. The non-profit is on track to give away 100 more bikes than last year. The group gave away 1,300 bikes in 2009, 2,400 in 2010 and they're still getting inundated. (June 2011) RochesterHomePage [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: Westside towns may study trail - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Almost a decade ago, regional transportation planners laid out a detailed initiative to create a system of connected trails in the Rochester region. Their hope was that the trails would form a transportation network for bicyclists and pedestrians. The plan included an inventory of existing trails and potential projects, including a possible 15-mile multi-use trail that would follow Black Creek through Chili and Riga. (June 22, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• GM & RIT Show Off Chevy Volt - YNN, Your News Now Car buyers were offered a glimpse at the technology behind the Chevy Volt at RIT on Wednesday. Members of the university as well as representatives from General Motors were on hand to give demonstrations on the new Volt. (June 22, 2011) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Transportation in our area]
• Riding into the future: Bicycle master plans encourage two-wheeled travel around Rochester | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com The city wants to make it easier for people like Lyons to hop on a bike rather than in a car. It has begun implementing its Bicycle Master Plan, as much a mindset as it is a blueprint for creating a bicycle-friendly community.  (June 23, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Propane autogas fueling station opens in Geneva | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information A public propane autogas fueling station, the first in Geneva, Ontario County, was launched Friday by Phelps Sungas Inc. “Propane autogas is a clean, cost-effective and domestically produced vehicle fuel that is rapidly growing in popularity with fleets across the country,” said Roland Penta, president of Phelps Sungas and chairman of the National Propane Gas Association. “Our new fueling station in Geneva is a crucial step toward making American-made autogas more widely available to the public,” he said in a statement.  (June 13, 2011) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our area]
• Bicycle Awareness: Sharing the Road - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Rochester, N.Y. - Scott Ladin is an avid biker. He's had his fair share of close calls on the road; he was hit by a car in March. After seeing 13WHAM’s story about 74-year-old Milan Stolka, who was a victim of a hit and run last week, he wanted to speak out on bicycle safety. (June 6, 2011) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Governor Cuomo Announces New York Awarded $354.4 Million in Federal Funds for High-Speed Rail Projects Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York was awarded a total of $354.4 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Transportation for three projects that advance New York's high-speed rail plans. Shortly after being elected, then Governor-elect Cuomo wrote to Transportation Secretary LaHood urging him to direct any federal high-speed rail money rejected by other states to New York. "New York stands ready to use this federal money to rebuild our transportation infrastructure, expand high speed rail, and put New Yorkers back to work. In April I applied for federal grant money to fund promising projects that would push New York's high-speed rail plans forward and create jobs," Governor Cuomo said. "Today, the US Department of Transportation awarded New York $354.4 million for three projects. These initiatives have tremendous potential and will be a significant factor in ushering our economy and transportation system into the 21st century. I thank Secretary LaHood and his team for their careful review of the projects." (May 9, 2011) Newsroom | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo [more on Transportation in our area]
• $2B for rail projects, speed upgrades announced - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow NEW YORK — Money designated for a now-canceled rail line in Florida was divvied up among nearly two dozen projects around the country Monday, heartening supporters but giving critics fuel to deride it as a diversion from President Barack Obama’s high-speed-train ambitions or as a simple waste of money. The bulk of the $2 billion is to go the congested Washington-New York-Boston corridor, where $795 million in improvements should allow trains to run at 160 mph on a stretch where they are currently limited to 135 mph. Another $404 million will go toward increasing speeds to 110 mph between Chicago and Detroit. (May 10, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• $1.4M in high-speed rail funds slated for Rochester | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com New York state has scored big in the latest allotment of federal high-speed rail money, with enough money coming to Rochester to advance a planned new passenger rail station to the next step. Overall, New York was awarded $354.4 million on Monday, more than any other state. The lion's share of it is headed to the New York City area, but $1.4 million will go toward preliminary design and environmental studies of a combined Amtrak-intercity bus station on the north side of Rochester's downtown.  (May 10, 2010) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Auto industry can boost gas mileage now, says national environmentalist NEW YORK – Gas prices continue to inch up virtually every day across the state and are well above $4 a gallon downstate. The average consumer is doing some head scratching as to why. A leading environmentalist believes the auto industry could control that. Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resource Defense Council, told EmpireStateNews.Net that better gas mileage would certainly help the situation. (April 25, 2011) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• 'Green' sports cars to race at Watkins Glen | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Fans of vehicles that use alternative fuels will have an opportunity to see the cars race on Friday at Watkins Glen International. The Green Grand Prix promotes the vehicles through motoring events and educational activities. "It's the only event of this kind that's happening really in the world," said Robert Gillespie, founder of the event and member of the Glen Region Sports Car Club of America.  (April 11, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Governor Cuomo Seeks Federal Funds for High-Speed Rail Projects | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he is seeking approximately $517 million in federal funding for eight projects that advance New York's high-speed rail plans. "Days after my election as Governor, I began pushing for more federal money for high-speed rail because New York has projects across the state that are ready to go," Governor Cuomo said. "New York is embracing high-speed rail as a faster way to move people and products and drive our economy in the 21st century, and these federal resources would help us achieve these goals." The projects cover an array of vital infrastructure upgrades across New York that will continue to lay the groundwork for wide-scale high-speed service in New York. The federal government has made $2.4 billion in high-speed rail funding available after it was returned by the State of Florida.  (April 4, 2011) Newsroom | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail funds sought | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that New York is seeking about $517 million in federal funding for high-speed rail projects. About $1.4 million of those funds were requested to complete preliminary engineering and environmental work on an intermodal station for buses and trains in Rochester. (April 5, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in ourarea]
• Congressman Reed asks government to abandon high speed rail - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — Congressman Tom Reed, R-Corning, is urging Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to abandon plans for a high speed rail line for New York State. “In times of national financial crisis, we simply cannot support this expenditure of precious tax dollars on a project that will not be financially viable in the long-term,” Reed wrote in a letter to LaHood that was co-signed by Congresswoman Ann Marie Berkley. (March 25, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• Congress hears region's transit concerns | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com Input from Rochester area leaders in public and private transportation will be used to improve federal highway and transit programs up for reauthorization, the chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure said Thursday. The chairman, Rep. John Mica, R-Florida, made his remarks following a stop at the Greater Rochester International Airport, where he held what was the latest in a string of "listening sessions" around the country aimed at cultivating ideas for writing the legislation to reauthorize the programs.  (March 25, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• High Speed Rail Service Talks - WETM 18 Online Rochester, N.Y. - Talk of creating a high speed rail service across upstate New York does't look promising. Republican leaders of the House Transportation Committee met in Rochester. Among them was Congressman Tom Reed from the 29th Congressional District.  (March 25, 2011) Home - WETM 18 Online [more on Transportation in our area]
• DEC Statement on Power Driven Mobility Devices - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New Federal Rule on Power Driven Mobility Devices on Outdoor DEC Lands In meeting the mandates of this new rule, DEC will continue to allow the use of cars, trucks and all-terrain vehicles by permit on designated routes as authorized in Commissioner Policy # 3, and will consider issuing permits, on a case-by-case basis, for the use of other types of power driven mobility devices on these CP-3 routes. DEC will also consider, on a case-by-case basis, issuing permits for the use of power driven mobility devices on routes that are not currently open pursuant to Commissioner Policy #3. Advance requests for such permits must be made to the DEC Access Coordinator. Requests for permits must include proof of disability or other credible assurance that the power driven mobility device is to be used for a mobility disability. All New York State laws, rules and regulations regarding public motor vehicle use remain in effect. Wheelchairs are allowed anywhere pedestrians are allowed on State lands.  (March 16, 2011) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Hot Topic at the Rochester Auto Show: Fuel Efficiency - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Rochester, N.Y. - Gas prices rose another nickel overnight, with Rochester now paying an average of $3.58 according to Triple A (and most locations are already higher than that). That's why you'll notice some changes at the auto show this weekend.  (March 4, 2011) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Auto Show features fuel efficient cars - RochesterHomePage.net The Rochester Auto Show got underway Thursday at the Riverside Convention Center featuring smaller fuel efficient vehicles. Among the most popular cars on display at the show was the new electrice Chevy Volt. It's one of the many models of compact cars being marketed to consumers looking for better gas mileage. As prices continue to rise at the pump, many are factoring that into their thinking.  (March 4, 2011) RochesterHomePage [more on Transportation in our area]
• Bill to require bicycle registration dies in Albany | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com A controversial proposal to require registration fees for bicycles died in Albany Thursday after being criticized by politicians around the state. But it wasn't the only proposed bills in the state Legislature involving bicycles. Others would exempt bikes and bike helmets from sales tax and provide a $50 tax credit for adult bike purchases and a $25 credit for kids' bikes. (March 4, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• The Public Speaks at Federal Transportation Town Hall in Rochester | Mobilizing the Region With the public more or less shut out of a planned Congressional forum on the next federal transportation bill in Rochester, NY, advocates stepped in, putting on a “Transportation Equity Town Hall” last Thursday to discuss the transportation challenges, needs and policies impacting the region. Over 30 people from the Rochester area attended, including bus riders, cyclists, and representatives of community-based organizations, transportation advocacy groups, unions, and advocates for the aging and disabled. (February 23, 2011) Mobilizing the Region [more on Transportation in our area]
• Comments gathered at downtown Rochester transit workshop | Democrat and Chronicle | democratandchronicle.com The public had its last opportunity to weigh in on three exterior design options for a downtown transit center during a workshop Thursday at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside. And while it generally appears that the bulk of the design work for the $47 million bus transfer hub is completed, some additional changes — prompted by comments at the workshop — will be made, architects and Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority representatives said.  (February 11, 2011) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York | democratandchronicle.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• First and Only Chevy Volt in Rochester Leaves Showroom - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Rochester, N.Y. -  Three battery operated Chevy Volts have been sold in Rochester.  But so far only one has been delivered.  Before it left the showroom today a Hoselton salesman showed off the dashboard electric monitoring unit.  It was like a full colored graphic video game edged with a bit more science. (February 9, 2011) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Obama calls for $53 billion high-speed rail - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow MPNnow.com — President Barack Obama is calling for a six-year, $53 billion spending plan for high-speed rail, as he seeks to use infrastructure spending to jumpstart job creation. An initial $8 billion in spending will be part of the budget plan Obama is set to release Monday. If Congress approves the plan, the money would go toward developing or improving trains that travel up to 250 miles per hour, and connecting existing rail lines to new projects. The White House wouldn't say where the money for the rest of the program would come from, though it's likely Obama would seek funding in future budgets or transportation bills.  (February 9, 2011) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• Two tech firms get funds from NYSERDA | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information American Aerogel Corp. will get $331,000 and Environmental Energy Technologies Inc. will get $270,000 through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for environmentally friendly projects, officials announced Monday. American Aerogel, a maker of aerogels and simulated products at its Buffalo Road facility in Rochester since 1995, will use its funding to develop a high-tech material to insulate refrigerated trailers, NYSERDA officials said in a statement.  (February 7, 2011) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information  [more on Transportation in our area]
• NYSERDA funds 17 energy-saving transportation ideas from Long Island to Rochester | NewsLI.com (New York City) - The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the award of $4.6 million to help 17 New York State companies develop and commercialize innovative new transportation technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and create jobs.  (February 7, 2011) NewsLI.com - Long Island News, News Long Island [more on Transportation in our area]
• Congress to examine highway, transit needs at Rochester hearing | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Congress begins reauthorizing federal highway and transit programs this month with a series of field hearings around the country, including a Feb. 18 stop in Rochester. Officials in New York and other states want the legislation to guarantee that 90 percent of the money the federal government spends on highways, public transit, bridges and tunnels will be distributed to states, up from 81 percent now, according to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The amount each state gets is based on a complex formula that takes into account how much a state pays in gasoline taxes. (February 7, 2011) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSIT: Public will see bus station design options on Feb. 10 The RGRTA will unveil design options for the Mortimer Street bus station at a public workshop at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 10. The workshop will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 120 East Main Street. (February 1, 2011) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• Congressional hearing on high-speed rail held in NYC NEW YORK - A Congressional hearing on developing true high-speed passenger rail service in the Northeast Corridor was held at Grand Central Station in New York City on Thursday. The Northeast Corridor is one of the nation’s most valuable infrastructure assets. The hearing follows a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee report released in October entitled “Sitting on Our Assets: The Federal Government’s Misuse of Taxpayer-Owned Assets.” The report includes examples of underutilized and mismanaged federal assets, and highlights the failure to develop true high-speed service in the Northeast Corridor. (January 28, 2011) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• Regional transportation draft plan available for review | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information A draft plan for federally funded regional transportation planning activities is available for public review beginning Friday, Genesee Transportation Council representatives announced. The document is available for review until Feb. 7 at 14 locations in the Rochester area. The 2011-12 Unified Planning Work Program project list includes activities from April 1 to March 31, 2012 to be undertaken by transportation council staff, member agencies and other jurisdictions in the Finger Lakes region, officials said. (January 7, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our area]

2010

• Rochester to hold public meeting on master bicycle plan | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Biking on city streets can be harrowing for casual cyclists, but necessary to reach or connect between trails or when heading to destinations such as the grocery store. For that reason, the city set out to develop a bicycle master plan, analyzing what streets might accommodate delineated bike lanes or shared-use lanes and what side streets might be suited as alternatives to busy arterials.  (December 13, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• New York gets piece of redirected high-speed rail aid | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — The decision by Wisconsin and Ohio to forgo federal high-speed rail money will mean a boost for New York, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Thursday. The $1.195 billion in high-speed rail funds originally designated for Wisconsin and Ohio, who under new Republican governors balked at the aid as a waste of money, will be redirected to other states that are "eager to develop high-speed rail corridors across the United States," LaHood announced. (December 10, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• R Community Bikes keeps population mobile | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The organization is completely managed and staffed by an army of volunteers who take in unwanted bikes, fix them and then give them or sell them to people who need a new ride. Two years ago, R Community Bikes recycled 650 bicycles back into the community. Last year the number was 1,400. This year the number could be more than 2,500 bicycles, said Dan Lill, director. (December 4, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester to increase bikeability | Campus Times Walking and cycling to UR may soon be made easier, in line with the vision to make Rochester more bikeable. A forum was held on Nov. 15 at the UR Medical Center to impart this vision to the public. “We need to do some work to make the place more bicycle-friendly,” URMC CEO Bradford Berk said. “Changing avenues for getting here will be important.” The Rochester Cycling Alliance (RCA) is working with the UR Center for Community Health to understand the obstacles of cycling to and from the campus, as well as to come up with potential improvements. (November 19, 2010) Campus Times [more on Transportation in our area]
• Slaughter Congratulates RIT for New Partnership with Federal DOT to Improve the Environment Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) congratulated the Rochester Institute of Technology and U.S. Department of Transportation  Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) congratulated the Rochester Institute of Technology and U.S. Department of Transportation for their newly created partnership to study ways to reduce the impact of freight transportation on the environment. Yesterday, RIT announced the joint research initiative with the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration and RIT’s Lab for Environmental Computing and Decision Making. According to RIT, the initiative will examine intermodal freight options studying transport by rail, ship and truck with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and American dependence of fossil fuels. (November 18, 2010) PoliticalNews.me [more on Transportation in our area]
• Governor Paterson Delivers Remarks at 2010 High Speed Rail Conference Governor David A. Paterson today delivered remarks to the 2010 High Speed Rail Conference in New York City. This is the first time that the High Speed Rail Conference has been held in New York State. The Governor used the opportunity to highlight some of the many investments made to New York’s high speed rail infrastructure in recent years.   “Fast, reliable and environmentally sound travel is an essential investment in our State’s economic future and I am pleased to say we are on the right track,” Governor Paterson said. “High speed rail is coming to New York, because we along with our Federal partners recognize that retrenchment of our transportation infrastructure goals is not an option. I thank the Federal government and our private partners for working with us to help bring high speed rail to the Empire State and I commend the United States High Speed Rail Association for selecting New York to host their 2010 conference.” (November 15, 2010) http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/index.html [more on Transportation in our area]
• Transportation projects endangered after election - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Ohio and Wisconsin — High-speed trains flew off the tracks in at least two states and prospects grew cloudier for mass transit, bike trails and transportation in general as a result of the recent elections. Ohio and Wisconsin -- which in January won a combined $1.2 billion in high-speed rail grants from the Obama administration -- both elected governors who have vowed to stop the projects. (November 12, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• Meeting fosters discussion about high-speed rail | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle On Monday evening, state Department of Transportation officials endured an angry tongue-lashing at a public meeting over Route 590 lane changes in Irondequoit. On Wednesday evening, some of the same DOT officials appeared at a very different public meeting, one where citizens and state officials stood in small groups chatting quietly, like a cocktail party without the alcohol. The subject wasn't roads but rail — the state's latest effort to bring 110-mph passenger service to New York, where aging trains now max out at 79 mph but average barely 50 and often show up late.  (November 11, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Learn About the High Speed Rail Project in NY - RochesterHomePage.net Wednesday is your chance to learn more and ask questions about the high speed rail project. An open house is being held by the State Department of Transportation so the public can get a look at the plans for the project.  It's from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium at MCC at 1000 E. Henrietta Road. (November 10, 2010) RochesterHomePage [more on Transportation in our area]
• Monroe County’s green fleet recognized - Webster, NY - Webster Post Rochester, N.Y. — County Executive Maggie Brooks has announced that Monroe County’s Fleet Division has been ranked the 17th best government “green fleet” in North America by “Government Fleet” magazine. ”Government Fleet” has previously named Monroe County one of North America’s “Top 100 Government Fleets.” Criteria for the award included composition, fuel usage and emissions, future planning and education and support programs. (November 5, 2010) Webster Post [more on Transportation in our area]
• Andrew Cuomo already pushing for high-speed rail funding | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — He doesn't take the job until Jan. 1, but Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo is already calling on the federal government to provide additional aid to New York for high-speed rail. The Republican governors-elect in Ohio and Wisconsin have been critical of the money those states received for high-speed rail. Cuomo said if those states don't want the money, New York will gladly take it.  (November 6, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in this area]
• Governor Paterson Announces New High Speed Rail Planning Board and Grant for Related Facility in Niagara Falls Governor David A. Paterson was today joined by Mayor Paul Dyster; Senators Malcolm Smith and Antoine Thompson; Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte; Acting Commissioner of the Department of Transportation Stanley Gee; Bruce Becker of the Empire State Passenger Association and local stakeholders for a ceremonial bill signing establishing the New York State High Speed Rail Planning Board. Governor Paterson also announced a $2.5 million discretionary grant for a high speed rail (HSR) related facility in Niagara Falls.   “This High Speed Rail Planning Board will be a major asset for New York as we progress with our high speed rail infrastructure,” Governor Paterson said. “Additionally, with these grant funds Western New York will be positioned as a centralized hub for commerce and transportation, which will be the driving force for reinvigorating the city and entire region. I commend all those involved with this project and the ongoing effort within our State and at the Federal level to invest in New York’s long term future with high speed rail." (October 29, 2010) http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/index.html [more on Transportation in our area]
• New York gets $28.5 million in federal high-speed rail funding ALBANY - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) $28.5 million in funding under the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail Program for three projects across the State. The grants will be used to ease congestion and improve reliability of service along the Empire Corridor through the Syracuse area by building additional track, switches, and signals; increase reliability between Albany and New York City, by modernizing signals; and advance necessary engineering and environmental work for the future replacement of the Livingston Avenue Bridge over the Hudson River between Rensselaer and Albany. "This additional Federal funding for high speed passenger rail will help revitalize New York State's economy, modernize our rail transportation network, and make it easier to get people and goods safely to their destinations across the State," Governor David Paterson said. "I commend the Federal Railroad Administration for their wise investment in New York's infrastructure and look forward to continuing to work with them to secure additional funding as we enhance the high-  (October 29, 2010) New York State News on the Net!  [more on Trasnportation in our area]
• Rail-bus station plan gets federal funds | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle With Amtrak ridership in Rochester at a record level, planning is to begin soon on a new train-intercity bus terminal on the north side of downtown. Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport, said at a news conference Monday that a $1.5 million federal stimulus grant had been turned over to New York state to pay for planning for the station, meant to replace the rundown, 32-year-old Amtrak station on Central Avenue. (October 26, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Meetings set on high-speed rail | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information A series of public meetings to discuss plans for high-speed rail in New York begins Tuesday in Buffalo, with the last stop in the six-city tour at Monroe Community College on Nov. 10. The meetings are the initial scoping events called for as part of a detailed environmental review for the project, officials said. The project is examining how to introduce passenger train speeds of 110 miles per hour between Schenectady and Niagara Falls, and adding to the areas between Schenectady and New York City where passenger trains can travel at least 110 miles per hour. officials said. The project also seeks to improve reliability and travel times, and increase the number of trains. (October 18, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Monroe County adds to its green fueling station | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Monroe County will add liquid propane gas to its green fueling station on Scottsville Road, county officials announced Friday. The project will be paid for with a grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. It will be operational in 2011, officials said. (October 15, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our area]
• Airport Hydrogen Explosion Ruled Accidental - YNN, Your News Now The Monroe County Sheriff's Department and fire bureau has completed its investigation into the hydrogen explosion near the Rochester International Airport. Airport Director Dave Damelio says the hydrogen explosion that occurred on airport property during a fuel transfer in late August has been ruled accidental. (October 15, 2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Transportation in our area]
• Alternative fuel vehicles on display | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — About 20 alternative fuel vehicles were displayed at Applied Technologies Center of Monroe Community College on Friday afternoon while the rain played spoilsport. The vehicles, which included hybrid electric trucks and a hydrogen fuel cell car, were part of a biennial event — National AFV Day Odyssey — to promote the use of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.  (October 16, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester rolls out green vehicles ROCHESTER – The City of Rochester is expanding its fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles.  Six Global Electric Motorcars and trucks, and two Honda Civic compressed natural gas sedans were recently deployed. (October 12, 2010) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• N.Y. Power Authority Ride-And-Drive Workshop In White Plains Showcases Latest Electric-Drive Vehicles WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Westchester County and New York City governmental electricity customers got a first-hand look Tuesday at advanced electric- and hybrid-electric vehicle models being introduced by the Ford Motor Co. and another company. NYPA is helping to usher into use these and other electric-drive vehicles in government fleets for meeting New York State goals for clean transportation.     Working together with Ford and Azure Dynamics Corp., an electric-drive vehicle innovator, the Power Authority hosted a “ride-and-drive” workshop at its White Plains administrative office building, where an electric commercial van, hybrid-electric shuttle bus and other electric-drive vehicles were showcased.  Several of the Authority’s governmental customers, including the City of White Plains, Village of Hastings-on-Hudson and Village of Tarrytown, have plans or have just recently purchased models of the Ford and Azure vehicles. (October 5, 2010) New York Power Authority [more on Transportation in our area]
• BUS STATION: Workshop participants stress safety - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The first design workshop for the Mortimer Street transit center was held last night at the Hyatt. It was a chance for the public to put in its two cents about architecture, amenities, signs, landscaping, and other elements of the bus station. Turnout was light for at least the first hour of the two-hour workshop. There were four stations where people could see pictures of the project area, learn about the bus station and RGRTA, and to offer comments about the station (September 16, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Major developments planned for Erie Canal | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Over the next decade, the land along the Erie Canal in the heart of metropolitan Rochester could be transformed by as many as a half-dozen major development projects seeking to capitalize on the attraction of the historic waterway. (September 19, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: First design workshop for bus station is September 15 - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper RGRTA is apparently hitting all its marks on its way to getting final sign-off from the city for a Mortimer Street transit center. City Council has approved a partial abandonment of Mortimer so RGRTA could build a bus station. But the approval hinged on several conditions, most having to do with public outreach. Others were resolutions of outstanding parking and security issues  (September 8, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• City Prepares to Study New Rail Station - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Inter-city buses are forced to operate out of a trailer on the station property. The rail platform is not handicapped accessible. The station also cannot the volume of passengers expected if high speed rail comes to Upstate New York and the rail infrastructure is not equipped for high speed rail. (September 8, 2010) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: City streets get a high 'D' for cycling - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper City planners are developing a master plan for making the city more bicycle friendly, and as part of that process its consultants studied some of Rochester's main streets. They looked at things like pavement conditions, speeds, truck traffic, and pavement width. Then they gave sections of the streets grades, from A to F. East Avenue ranks high, generally a B. St. Paul Street got an E and Mount Read Boulevard received E and F ratings.  (September 1, 2010)  Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• City to discuss bicycle project in public meeting | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information The first two of four public meetings related to the city of Rochester’s bicycle master plan project are scheduled for tonight in the northwest and southwest quadrants. Two more are scheduled for Thursday in the northeast and southeast quadrants. All will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. (August 25, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information  [more on Transportation in our area]
• WXXI: Making Rochester More "Bicycle Friendly" (2010-08-25) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - A number of public hearings will focus on the current state of bicycling in Rochester, and how the city can be more bicycle friendly. Residents are invited to offer their opinons to project managers on issues that impact bicycling in Rochester, including which streets should be given top priority for bike lanes. (August 24, 2010) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Transportation in our area]
• GTC Adopts 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program At its June 17, 2010 meeting, the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) Board adopted the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The 2011-2014 TIP includes 230 transportation projects funded with approximately $560 million of federal transportation revenues and over $115 million from other state and local sources. The 2011-2014 TIP includes the projects in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne, and Wyoming counties that are scheduled to receive federal transportation funding from October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2014. The United States Department of Transportation requires that the metropolitan transportation planning process include the cooperative development of a TIP: a staged, multi-year program of projects to be advanced with federal surface transportation funds. The TIP identifi es the timing and funding of all highway, bridge, transit, intelligent transportation system, bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation-related air quality projects, as well as select railroad projects. The GTC TIP is developed cooperatively by GTC and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). (Spring /Summer 2010) Genesee Transportation Council - Newsletter - Genesee Transportation Council  [more on Transportation in our area]
• City of Rochester | Seven Bicycle Skills Rodeos to be Offered in July (Friday, July 09, 2010) – The City Of Rochester, the Monroe County Office of Traffic Safety and the Injury-Free Coalition For Kids will be offering young bicyclists a chance to learn and practice essential cycling skills at one of several free “bike rodeos” that will be held throughout July at the Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. Interested participants must register through one of several City Recreation Centers. On the days of the rodeos, registered participants will meet at the Recreation Center where they registered to take a bus to the Public Market. The rodeo dates, times and Recreation Center meeting locations are as follows: (July 9, 2010) City of Rochester [more on transportation in our area]
• NYSDOT, NYSERDA fund research to improve transportation ALBANY - The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today jointly announced funding of $1.6 million for seven cost-shared research projects that reduce congestion and petroleum fuel use and increase the efficiency of New York’s existing transportation systems. These funds will support the development and demonstration of advanced technologies to ease traffic congestion while enhancing the State’s economy and quality of life.  The investment, which includes $800,000 of federal funds, will leverage an additional $1.4 million of private-sector funds to provide a total of $3 million of investments.  (July 8, 2010) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• New train station a step closer | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester is a step closer to beginning development of a new high-speed rail-ready intermodal train station, according to Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport. Slaughter said in a statement Thursday that $2.5 million has passed a key benchmark in Congress and is being directed to the city of Rochester to begin planning and designing an intermodal station.  (July 2, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Magazine recognizes county, city fleets | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Monroe County and the city of Rochester both were honored by Government Fleet magazine as one of the 100 best fleets in the country, officials announced Thursday. The 100 best were selected from 150 nominations, magazine representatives said. They were listed alphabetically, but not ranked. Monroe County’s green fleet was honored for the second straight year, officials said. “The county’s work with flex fuel and hybrid vehicles shows how our region has become a national leader in the research and development of alternative energy,” Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks said in a statement.  (June 24, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Study: More People are Walking, Biking to Work The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) recently published its 15-year update to its National Bicycling and Walking Study. The study was originally commissioned in 1990 by the NHTSC. At that time, fewer than 4.4% of all commuting trips were made by bicycle or on foot, (down from 6.7% in 1980) while at the same time accounting for over 15% of all traffic fatalities. (June 23, 2010) TriplePundit  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Vote means OK for Rochester transit center | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Next Page 1 | 2 Previous Page On a 7-2 vote Tuesday, City Council approved partial abandonment and other changes for Mortimer Street — a vote that now clears the way for design and construction of a downtown transit center. City Council members opted to move forward despite a housing development being proposed for the site on Monday, a last-minute city Planning Commission recommendation that they reject changes to Mortimer Street and a two-hour public hearing in which all but one speaker urged the same. (June 16, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• www.WHEC.com - NYS agencies hosting high-speed rail conference ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - State transportation and economic development agencies are hosting a conference in Albany to discuss the future of high-speed rail in New York State. (June 14, 2010) www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News  [more on Transportation in our area]
• N.Y. high-speed rail gets a boost | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle New York state and the CSX railroad have set aside differences so that planning can go forward for a high-speed rail line across upstate New York. The parties have signed a pair of agreements to facilitate planning for the passenger-train track that New York intends to build. (June 14, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Slaughter to headline rail summit | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Rep. Louise Slaughter is slated to be the keynote speaker Monday in Albany at the New York State Summit on Rail Transportation. The purpose of the summit is to bring together experts in high-speed rail with industry representatives to grow rail and related businesses, to offer collaboration between public and private agencies to enhance competition for resources and funding, and to identify challenges and opportunities associated with expanding the state’s rail industry, said Slaughter, D-Perinton.  (June 11, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA: Environment OK at bus site | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority board of commissioners declared Tuesday that a full environmental review of the authority's proposed downtown bus terminal on Mortimer Street is unnecessary and that the project would have no adverse environmental impacts. An environmental assessment was conducted for the failed Renaissance Square project, which included a larger variation of the bus terminal along with a college campus and performing arts center. But a review of the terminal in its current form has not been completed. (June 9, 2010)Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester bicycle boulevard ride a success On Sunday, May 23 at 1 PM in Cobbs Hill Park, over forty bicyclists began a bicycle boulevard demonstration ride through the Upper Monroe neighborhood in Rochester, New York. They were not racers, or members of a single bicycling club, or recruits for a charity ride. They were just ordinary folks finding out what a bicycle boulevard would look and feel like in our area. (May 28, 2010) Rochester News, Restaurants, more by Top Local Experts  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Governor Paterson Announces High Speed Rail Agreements Reached Between NYSDOT and CSXT Governor David A. Paterson today announced that key agreements have been reached between the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) to move forward with New York State's high speed intercity passenger rail program. The agreements, achieved between the parties, will establish a framework for progress to establishing high speed passenger rail in the State and will enable NYSDOT to move forward with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Empire Corridor, which contains CSX's busiest route carrying both passengers and freight between Albany and Buffalo. The EIS agreement will allow New York State to move forward on other projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that involve CSXT, which will create jobs and help improve the economy. (May 29, 2010) www.ny.gov/governor [more on Transportation in our area]
• Agreement reached on high-speed rail | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information State and federal agencies have reached an agreement with CSX Corp. Inc. that will allow a third track to be built in New York to accommodate high-speed rail, U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter said Friday. The announcement comes one day after state officials announced the receipt of the first $1 million of $151 million in funding from the Federal Railroad Administration for high-speed and inter-city passenger railroad projects in upstate New York. (May 28, 2010) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our aera]
• City of Rochester | MVP Health Care Tuesday Nature Nights Start May 25 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010) – MVP Health Care and the City of Rochester have partnered again to offer MVP Health Care Tuesday Nature Nights as part of the year’s Flower City Looking Good activities and events. On fourteen consecutive Tuesday evenings from May 25 to August 24, Nature Nights offer participants an array of cycling, hiking, walking, and paddling adventures that advance fitness while showcasing the City of Rochester’s remarkable natural and built environments. Twelve of the activities are free; each of two paddling events cost $15. All Nature Nights begin at 6 p.m.; walks, jogs and rides are leisurely with slight grade changes, mostly on paths or sidewalks. Helmets are required for bike rides. (May 24, 2010) City of Rochester  [more on Transportation in our area]
• WXXI: City Kicks of Master Planning During "Bike Week" (2010-05-24) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - The city of Rochester is proclaiming this week "Bike Week" on Tuesday, and to celebrate, it's kicking off a study to see how to make Rochester more friendly to cyclists. Erik Frisch is a transportation specialist for the city of Rochester. "The goal of the bike master plan is to guide the city of Rochester's investment in bicycle related infrastructure and services, for the foreseeable future, probably the next ten plus years."  (May 24, 2010) WXXI NewsRoom  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Senator urges commuters to cycle to work during annual Bike to Work Week ALBANY - National ‘Bike to Work Week’ kicked off in New York, Monday and continues through May 21.  State Senator Martin Malavé Dilan (D-Brooklyn) is encouraging commuters across the state to ride their bicycles to work. “A surprising number of our state’s commuters live very close to their place of work, but get there in a car or bus. I hope National Bike to Work Week goes a long way to encourage more people to make a change and take up a greener commute,” said Senator Dilan, who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee. (May 21, 2010) New York State News on the Net!  [more on Transportation in our area]
• WXXI: Advocating Safer Streets for Pedestrians & Bicyclists (2010-05-21) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - There's legislation in Albany designed to make the streets more pedestrian and bicycle friendly. The American Association of Retired Persons and local health officials support the measure and spoke about it Friday at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Alexander Street. (may 21, 2010) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Transportation in our area]
• AARP study identifies dangerous sites for pedestrians, bikers in Monroe County | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The group, which represents and advocates for older people, commissioned the study to advance the cause of improved transportation planning and safety measures for people on foot and on bicycles. It said a total of 1,620 pedestrians and bicyclists were injured and 22 were killed in Monroe County during that three-year period. (May 21, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• 2010 BIKE ISSUE: Making Rochester more bike friendly - Guides - Rochester City Newspaper A cyclist trying to travel from the southern part of Monroe County to the north via bike trails should have no problem on the first half of his or her journey. But that cyclist won't get much further north than the Erie Canal or Court Street in downtown Rochester without taking to the streets.  (May 20, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• Effort promotes walking in city neighborhoods | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A new effort promoting walking in four city neighborhoods kicked off Tuesday with a group walk at the Public Market. Karyn Herman, director of community-building and action for Action for a Better Community, told about 20 agency employees, clients and neighborhood folks that walking helps her control her diabetes and she encouraged people to come out every Tuesday at 10 a.m. for a walk at the market. Participants may receive incentives such as $5 public market tokens.  (May 19, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester Bike Week May 21-28 May is National Bike Month. In Rochester we have “Bike Week,” from Friday, May 21st through Friday, May 28th. There are lots of events hosted by the Rochester Cycling Alliance (RCA) so be sure to check out all of them: Rochester Bike Week. Bike Week demonstrates the interest Rochester has in making cycling a viable transportation option in our area. Given that the Rochester Region just failed again for Air Quality (Rochester’s failing air quality), we should take a serious look at cycling as an integral component in Rochester’s transportation future. (May 14, 2010) Rochester News, Restaurants, more by Top Local Experts
• Brooks Announces Plans to Share Alternative Fuels with MCC and Water Authority | County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the Monroe County Legislature unanimously approved a referral which allows the County to share services and its state-of-the-art alternative fueling station with Monroe Community College, the Monroe County Water Authority and other local public corporations. The Legislature approved the referral 28-0 this past Tuesday.  (May 14, 2010) MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY  (more on Transportation in our area]
• High Speed Rail Project Inching Forward - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com Washington, D.C./Albany, N.Y. - Congresswoman Louise Slaughter says the government is in talks  with CSX Railroad Co. about the use of a third railroad track for a statewide high-speed rail project. (May 10, 2010) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com  [more on transportation in our area]
• Rochester Rated 18th of US Cities in Bicycle Commuting In 2008 Rochester has the 18th highest of 51 cities over 1 million population based on US Census Data with a bicycle commute rate of 0.6%. The rate has grow substantially from it’s 0.2% rate in 2000 based on US Census Data.  (May 6, 2010) Rochester Cycling Alliance  [more on Transportation in our area]
• RIT's expo about alternate transportation coming Saturday | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Most of the trips we take are less than 6.5 miles from our homes. Either traveling to work, to school, to shop, or just for fun, you will have many transportation choices in the future. Whether your reasons for considering alternative transportation are to cut commuter costs, concern over greenhouse gas emissions, or to improve your health, you will get an idea of your choices by coming to our first Sustainability Mobility Fair. (May 3, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New Yor [more on transportation in our area]
• New Technology Makes it Easier to Catch the Bus in Rochester - YNN, Your News Now Rochester's transit service is going high tech. The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) invested more than a million dollars in new technology designed to make catching the bus easier. Electronic message boards that have real time bus route information will be installed at 20 of RGRTA’s busiest stops through 2010.  (May 7, 2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Transportation in our area]
• 05/07/2010: EPA Proposes to Streamline Approval Process for Fuel Conversion Systems WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. The conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels, which may appeal to consumers concerned about energy security, fuel costs, or emissions. The proposal reflects EPA’s interest in encouraging innovation and spurring conversions that use clean energy technologies. (May 7, 2010) U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases  [more on Transportation in our area]
• N.Y., CSX, feds hold high-speed rail summit | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A simmering dispute between New York state and CSX freight railroad led officials to convene a summit meeting today, at which CSX was told to amend a policy that had fouled up the state’s plans for high-speed rail. (May 8, 2010)  [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA Holds Second Public Forum on Proposed Transit Center - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com It's designed to change the landscape of Mortimer Street: The RGRTA's proposed 26 bay bus terminal. City leaders and council members held the second public forums for plan on Wednesday night. (May 05, 2010) Home - Rochester, News, Weather, Sports, and Events - 13WHAM.com  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester bus terminal plans unveiled | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The public got its first look Tuesday at sketches of a modified proposal for a downtown bus terminal that Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority and Duffy administration officials say addresses concerns over an earlier version that was part of the failed Renaissance Square project. (April 28, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• Buffalo-Niagara area awaits high-speed rail line » Local News » Niagara Gazette NIAGARA FALLS — A conductor walking through the sparkling new train station in the city’s North End suddenly stops to make an announcement that people have waited for years to hear. “All passengers for the 21st Century Limited to New York City will now board at Gate 1!”  (April 25, 2010)Homepage » Niagara Gazette [more on Transportation in our area]
• HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Ray LaHood in Rochester - News Blog - Rochester City Newspaper Today's press conference with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was more pep rally than any sort of announcement. (April 9, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester named one of the best places to bike | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Bicycling Magazine names Rochester 50th on its list of best cities to bike in. The list appears in the magazine's May issue and was based on such factors as number of bike paths and presence of a "biking culture."  (April 11, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rails expected to drive upstate New York's economy - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — High speed rail service is on track for upstate New York. U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-NY, of Fairport and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Raymond LaHood Friday announced the Obama administration is committed to developing a high-speed rail system to connect New York’s upstate cities and promote economic development. (April 9, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail on track upstate, officials reaffirm | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Federal Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a cheering crowd of politicians and rail advocates at Rochester's Amtrak station Friday that high-speed rail will come to upstate New York (April 10, 2010) emocratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail discussion continues in upstate NY Congresswoman Louise Slaughter and Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood will be in Rochester to discuss the future of high-speed rail in New York. They will explain the future of a high-speed rail system stretching from Buffalo to Albany at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. at the Amtrak station. (April 9,2010) www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News [more on Transportation in our area]
• Commissioner: States' Action Leads to New National Vehicle Standards - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis issued the following statement in the wake of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) finalization of new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas emissions standards and new fuel economy standards for all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States. (April 1, 2010) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Transportation in our area]
• Nissan Leaf vs. the Chevrolet Volt: Electric car war heats up New York International Auto Show An electric car war is amping up at the New York International Auto Show. Two electric cars will hit the streets by year's end, and each of the automotive giants behind them thinks their's is the car of the future. (April 1, 2010)New York News, Traffic, Sports, Weather, Photos, Entertainment, and Gossip - NY Daily News  [more on Transportation in our area]
• E20 Fuel Reduces Carbon Monoxide, Hydrocarbon Emissions In Automobiles - Technology News - redOrbit New study indicates ethanol-gasoline blend also has no measurable impact on drivability A new study by the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies at Rochester Institute of Technology indicates that the use of E20 fuel, which blends 20 percent ethanol with gasoline, reduces the tail pipe emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, compared with traditional gasoline or E10 blends. In addition, the research team found no measurable impact to vehicle drivability or maintenance in conventional internal combustion engines. (March 30, 2010) redOrbit – Science, Space, Technology, Health News and Information [more on Transportation in our area]
• WXXI: Greater Rochester is a Hub for Fuel Cell Research (2010-03-23) The future of the auto industry is presumably linked to the fuel cell. And Rochester is one of the hubs for research into the car of tomorrow. General Motors has already spent a billion-and-a-half-dollars researching fuel cell cars. For the last 11 years, the work has been done at its research facility in Honeoye Falls. Daniel O'Connell is the Director of Fuel Cell Commercialization for GM. He believes things are looking up. (March 23, 2010)  WXXI | Go Public. [more on Transportation in our area]
• Commuters surveyed on downtown parking habits | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Most downtown workers drive alone and pay for their own parking in a public lot or garage. Whether they would be willing to pay less, park elsewhere and take a shuttle is what city officials want to know. (March 23, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
• City of Rochester | City to Hold Open House on Downtown Parking - Shuttle Study As part of a Center City workforce traffic and parking study, the City will conduct a public open house next week, 4 - 6 p.m., Monday, March 22, in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave. The study will assist the City’s plans to develop realistic alternatives that will enhance commuting and multi-modal traffic circulation Downtown. “Big changes are in store for our Downtown and we value commuters who bring vitality to the Center City,” said Mayor Robert J. Duffy. “Their firsthand feedback is invaluable as we plan for the future. We all share excitement about the Midtown redevelopment, the newly constructed ESL headquarters, the relocation of Nothnagle’s headquarters here, the construction of the new Monroe County Crime Lab and the Eastman Theatre expansion to name just a few. We have good reasons to be very optimistic about the future of Downtown.” *March 17, 2010) City of Rochester | News Room [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: [UPDATE 4:50 p.m.] Transit Center could still wind up on Mortimer Street - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper RGRTA head Mark Aesch told 13 WHAM that the agency won't build a bus station if it can't use the Mortimer site. (March 10, 2010) Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• Google Announces Bike Google Maps at Summit Today! The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for – Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps. (March 10, 2010 ) League of American Bicyclists * Home  [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA gets stimulus funds for new buses, HQ renovations | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Federal stimulus funding has been approved for a major renovation of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority headquarters on East Main Street in Rochester, and agency officials on Friday anticipated construction beginning by the fall. (March 6, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation this month]
• Going Green At The Auto Show If you're looking for a green car, there are a lot of options at the Rochester Automobile Dealers Association Auto Show, and they come in all different colors and sizes. "The key to alternative fuel is developed technology that's affordable, that they can put into the vehicles," said Brad McAreavy of RADA. "Some of them have constraints on what's available in the gas station industry and the electronic part of it- electric vehicles that are coming out." (March 4, 2010) http://rochesterhomepage.net/[more on Transportation in our area]
• HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Riga-Byron project could begin this year - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Construction on a $58-million high-speed rail starter project between Riga and Byron could begin later this year. | Earlier this year, New York received $151 million to advance statewide high-speed rail projects, which is the source of the money to build the track between the two communities. (March 3, 2010)Rochester NY News, Events, Restaurants, Music, Entertainment, Nightlife - Rochester City Newspaper [more Transportation in our area]
• NY-PA trail blends recreation, conservation - SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Williamsport-Sun Gazette When they decided they had a common interest of creating recreational trails, two professors determined it was time to band together with one another and others to blaze a 230-mile path connecting Williamsport and Rochester, N.Y. Jon Schull, Rochester Institute of Technology associate professor of innovation and invention, said he and Allen Kerkeslager met a couple months ago in Philadelphia, where Kerkeslager is a professor at St. Joseph's University. (February 19, 2010) SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Williamsport-Sun Gazette [more on Transportation in our areda]
• Companies to build high-speed rail cars in the US / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com It's been decades since iconic American companies such as Budd and Pullman built passenger-train cars that let Americans sleep or dine in comfort as they rolled across country by rail. But President Obama's $8 billion plan to kick-start high-speed rail construction in 13 areas around the country has US and foreign companies announcing plans to expand or build new factories to produce equipment for these passenger trains. (February 19, 2010) The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com[more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail plans for New York take shape - RocNow.com Having been largely shut out of federal high-speed rail funding, state transportation officials are turning their attention to a handful of rail projects that did win federal support — including the first tangible piece of the long-sought high-speed passenger rail corridor across upstate New York. (February 23, 2010) RocNow.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• Lag causes state to trail in funds for rail work : Home: The Buffalo News WASHINGTON — New York State won a tiny fraction of the federal high-speed rail money that Florida and California will receive — all because federal officials think the state is far behind its big-state competition in planning for the service. (February 3, 2010) Buffalo News -- Home [more on Transportation in our area]
• High-speed rail gets green light | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle WASHINGTON — New York finished an unimpressive eighth Thursday in the race to share $8 billion in federal money to develop high-speed passenger rail service. (January 29, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area] 
• Local leaders happy with $151 million grant for high-speed rail | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The modest $151 million in federal stimulus funds that New York state received for high-speed rail will pay for preliminary work — in the Rochester area — on the first stretch of a long-sought passenger rail corridor across upstate New York. (January 29, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area] 
• www.WHEC.com - New York State receives stimulus money for railway projects Senator Charles Schumer says the $8 billion in federal stimulus awards for rail projects the White House is announcing Thursday include $151 million for seven projects in New York.  (January 28, 2010)www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News [more on Transportation in our area]
• New York Receiving Millions for High Speed Rail - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports Washington, DC -- New York State is set to receive millions of federal dollars to build high speed rail lines across the state. (January 28, 2010) Home - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports [more on Transportation in our area]
• With Funding Near, Rail Talk Speeds Up - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports (Rochester, N.Y.) --- High Speed Rail supporters like Congresswoman Louise Slaughter are "encouraged" by the future of High Speed Rail in New York, a concept that could gain steam on Friday.  (January 28, 2010) Home - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports [more on Transportation in our area]
• State in line for rail funds -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY Passenger rail projects in New York state will receive $151 million of the $8 billion in high-speed rail funding to be distributed nationwide, President Obama is expected to announce at a news conference today in Florida.   While the money earmarked for New York is a fraction of the billions of dollars the state had sought, it will cover the cost of eliminating a decades-old bottleneck between Albany and Schenectady that has delayed Amtrak trains and made rail travel upstate less reliable. (January 28, 2010) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy [more on Transportation in our area]
• Obama administration to give New York $151 million for high-speed train service | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is awarding New York $151 million to develop high-speed passenger rail service, New York lawmakers said Wednesday. The grant money includes $147 million for five projects that will be used to: (January 28, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• Plan B Updates - 87: U.S. Car Fleet Shrank by Four Million in 2009 After a Century of Growth, U.S. Fleet Entering Era of Decline | EPI America’s century-old love affair with the automobile may be coming to an end. The U.S. fleet has apparently peaked and started to decline. In 2009, the 14 million cars scrapped exceeded the 10 million new cars sold, shrinking the U.S. fleet by 4 million, or nearly 2 percent in one year. While this is widely associated with the recession, it is in fact caused by several converging forces.   (January 21, 2010) Earth Policy Institute – Building a Sustainable Future | Home [more on Transportation in our area]

2009

• Greater Rochester Area Bicycling Map Now Available The Genesee Transportation Council, with the valuable assistance of volunteer members of the Rochester Bicycling Club (RBC), recently published the Greater Rochester Area Bicycling Map – 2009 Edition. The map provides bicycle ratings for major roads in the Rochester area and can be used as a guide for selecting routes to travel between different origins and destinations. (December 2009) Genesee Transportation Council - Newsletter [more on Transportation in our area}
• CYCLING: Rochester: an emerging world-class cycling spot - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper High Falls is a stunning natural landmark and attraction in downtown Rochester, but to people bicycling through the city on the Genesee Riverway Trail, there's no clear, marked way to get there. Cyclist Jon Schull says that he takes a different route each time because he doesn't know the best way to go. (December 16, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area
• NYSDOT announces recommendations for federal grant awards for bus funding ALBANY - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee announced the selection of the projects recommended for federal funding to purchase 188 accessible buses to support agencies that transport elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities. The Department, which administers the program on behalf of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), has submitted a total of 88 grant recommendations for review. Final approval of these grant recommendations is expected in early Spring, 2010. (December 12, 2009)New York State News on the Net! (more on Transportation in our area]
• News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | High speed rail analysis With billions of dollars of federal stimulus money at stake, a coalition of local, state and federal officials across Upstate New York are presenting a unified front in a battle for funding to create a new rail system to service the state. Our Bill Carey says those behind the multi-billion dollar plan think it could transform New York State, similar to a project launched back in the 1800s. (November 24, 09) News 10 Now | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES [more on Transportation in our area]
• Lawmakers lobby for high-speed rail funds | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information Local, state and federal lawmakers, including Louise Slaughter, D-Perinton, and Daniel Maffei, D-Syracuse, convened Monday in Syracuse to lobby for stimulus funding for high-speed rail in New York. (November 25, 09) Home | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information [more on Transportation in our area]
• Hoyt among leaders for high speed rail | WIVB.com Coalition met in Syracuse to announce potential | SYRACUSE, N.Y. (RELEASE) - The High Speed Rail New York Coalition held a press conference to announce the potential regional impact of High Speed Rail on Monday, November 23, 2009. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, Congressman Dan Maffei, Congressman Michael Arcuri, Senator Malcolm Smith and numerous New York State legislators attended the event. (November 23, 09) Buffalo News, Buffalo Weather | News 4 Buffalo, NY | WIVB.com [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: Bus station in transit - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority is sitting on millions of dollars that it can use for a new transit center, and some of that money will expire if they don't have plans in place by September 2010. (November 11, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• Cycling Conference Hopes to Kick Start Solutions Rochester is known for a lot of things, but how about being the bicycle capital of the world? Cycling could help problems like obesity, and solving problems like that are the point of this weekend's Greenway Greenride and Bike summit. The conference at RIT will begin with a bike ride downtown, but that wont be all.  (October 22, 09)  [more on Transportation in our area]
• State seeking $11.6 billion in stimulus money to develop empire corridor ALBANY - Governor David Paterson announced that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has applied for $11.6 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to improve high-speed rail service along the Empire Corridor between New York City and Niagara Falls. The ARRA grants will be awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and would support the State’s high-speed intercity passenger rail initiative. The initiative would substantially upgrade the existing 460-mile Empire Corridor, modernize locomotives and cars used by Amtrak, and make other rail infrastructure improvement throughout the State. Rail stations along the corridor also would be upgraded. (October 8, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA says aid should reward efficiency | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle If the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority has its way, millions of dollars in state aid would be doled out based on how well transit systems serve passengers.  (October 5, 09) http://www.democratandchronicle.com/ [more on Transportation in our area]
• Ontario County residents will have their say on bus service this week - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow “Our analysis of the system suggests that while the fixed-route service is doing a good job carrying passengers, the system may be improved to better meet passenger needs and expectations,” according to the county’s recommendation report, issued by the planning and transportation departments. (September 29, 09)  [more on Transportation]
• New Route for RGRTA - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports (Clyde/Galen/Lyons, N.Y.) - In this economy, public transportation is becoming a more popular option for many. (September 19, 09) http://www.13wham.com/default.aspx [more on Transportation in our area]
• Rochester-area foot traffic gets boost from new sidewalk law | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The law is a significant update of existing town code. Before, the Planning Board could require sidewalks in subdivisions and in places where they would mitigate an environmental impact. Now, the board can require sidewalks for most developments simply to improve the townwide system and to encourage biking and walking, said Town Supervisor Sandra Frankel.  (September 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York   [more on Transportation in our area]
• Where it stands: New sidewalks in Henrietta - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Henrietta, N.Y. — The issue Henrietta is filled with a mix of retail areas and residential neighborhoods — which creates a flurry of traffic. Supervisor Michael Yudelson — with the help of the Town Board — is trying to make the neighborhood more “walkable,” he says. Some streets, like Beaconsfield Road, Colonnade Drive and Commons Way, don’t have sidewalks, creating a potentially unsafe situation for pedestrians. The town is looking to change that. (September 11, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Transportation in our area]
• www.WHEC.com - Growing number of hybrid cars causing concern for blind and visually impaired Sales of hybrid cars are growing all over the world but with more of these vehicles on the road, there are also growing safety concerns from the blind and visually impaired community. The reason? Hybrids might be too quiet. (September 11, 09) www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment [more on Transportation in our area]
• TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle across downtown? - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The city is looking at ways to keep a downtown parking problem from growing. There isn't a shortage of parking, says a 2008 study, but the parking that is available isn't near the locations where it is most needed. (September 10, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA adds 50 'clean' buses | The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority today unveiled 50 new “clean-diesel” buses that the authority said would save taxpayers $750,000 a year in fuel and maintenance costs. (Sept 9,09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle [more on Transportation in our area]
• Tourism leader: Plan for high-speed rail needs rural link - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — High-speed rail could become a reality in upstate since the state Department of Transportation met the deadline this week to apply for $564.8 million in federal stimulus funds for improvements statewide to the passenger-train system. (August 26, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
• NY applies for high-speed rail funds - Business First of Buffalo: Meeting an Aug. 24 deadline, New York state has requested $564.8 million from the federal government to fund high-speed rail projects. The application was submitted by Gov. David Paterson through the state Department of Transportation. Some $8 billion in appropriations will be granted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (August 24, 09) Business First of Buffalo: Local Business News |[
• State files stimulus funding requests for high-speed rail ALBANY - Governor David Paterson Monday announced that the New York State Department of Transportation submitted applications for $564.8 million in stimulus funding for high-speed rail improvement projects across the State. The first round of applications for funding for engineering, construction and program development projects are due today, August 24. $58.1 million for the final design and construction of an initial section of a dedicated third passenger track on the Empire Corridor in the Rochester area; $48.6 million for the design and construction of high-level platforms and track realignment at the Rochester passenger rail station to accommodate high-speed rail; (August 25, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
• New York seeks high-speed rail funds | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The next stage in New York's bid to secure funds for a high-speed rail line continues today, but about 40 other states are expected to take the same step. (Auguest 24, 09) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York  [more on Transportation in our area]
• RGRTA gets $9.4M for 60 buses, other projects | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority is set to receive $9.4 million as part of $569 million in federal aid for New York state to shape up its transportation systems, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Thursday. (August 21, 09) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• VIDEO: Local commuters choose bikes over cars - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow According to a federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics survey, 41.3 million Americans said they used a bicycle for transportation. Biking is the second most preferred form of transportation after the automobile — and ahead of public transportation. (August 15, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
• Making Penfield more friendly for bikes - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Penfield, N.Y. — As fuel prices continue to rise and fall with no apparent rhyme or reason, more and more people are finding alternate modes of cost-effective transportation such as hybrid vehicles, mopeds and bicycles. In Penfield, the number of bicyclists taking to the sidewalks and roads continue to grow. In an attempt to make the town a more bike-friendly community and as a response to needs identified in the town’s Recreation Master Plan, the Town Board began a Bicycle Advisory Committee in 2007. (July 21, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
• Law aims to boost fuel economy, car sales - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow “It’s a very simple concept,” Maffei said. “We want to take old cars with poor fuel economy and trade them in for a new vehicle with good gas mileage. The consumer can get up to $4,500 towards a new car.” (July 13, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
• Smart Car Rally More than 20 "smart cars" (those tiny cars made popular by inflated gas prices and environmental concerns) were driving around Rochester on Saturday for the Smart Car Rally. (July 11, 09) RochesterHomePage
• Council endorses local Antrak study  GENEVA — With support from Geneva-based Finger Lakes Railway, the City Council Wednesday endorsed a study of providing Amtrak passenger service in and out of the city.  (July 9, 09) Finger Lakes Times Online -
• Ride a bike? Don’t forget your helmet - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow East Rochester, N.Y. — Child bike safety is a big issue in its own right, but posters created by Eastern Monroe Career Center students have made it larger than life. (July 4, 09)   - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
• NYISO Reviews Impact of Electric Vehicles on Grid RENSSELAER - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is looking at how the adoption of electric vehicles might impact the power grid of New York State. In a briefing paper, Alternate Route: Electrifying the Transportation Sector, the NYISO provides a preliminary look at the potential impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on New York State’s electricity system. {June 30, 09)New York State News on the Net!
• Train funds on fast track | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle WASHINGTON — Guidelines that the Federal Railroad Administration issued Wednesday for high-speed rail project applications call for awarding money to states as early as September. That means improvements to signals, switches and tracks along the Empire Corridor between Buffalo and New York City could be under way before the end of the year. (June 18, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York 
• Pedestrian, bicycle project gets OK  | SENECA FALLS — The Village Board agreed Monday that a project for downtown area bicyclists and pedestrians will not have a negative impact on the environment (June 12, 09) Finger Lakes Times Online -
• Spotlight - New Rail Lines Spur Urban Revival - NYTimes.com The use of public transportation has been rising. In 2007, Americans took 10.3 billion trips on public transit, the highest number in 50 years, according to the American Public Transportation Association. And the Obama administration has pledged $8 billion toward high-speed rail projects as part of its economic stimulus program. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
• GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $9 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER AREA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE Governor David A. Paterson today announced the certification of an additional $9 million for transportation projects in the Rochester area through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These investments will provide for essential highway and bridge repairs and other long-term improvements that will create an estimated 216 jobs. The area is expected to receive $74 million in economic recovery funding for road and bridge projects in Monroe, Orleans, Wayne, Genesee, Ontario, Wyoming and Livingston counties. “These investments, whether to resurface roadways in Genesee County or improve Monroe County’s bridges, will make real improvements to our communities’ transportation infrastructure and help to reinvigorate our local economies,” Governor Paterson said. “I am pleased to certify these projects and put these federal funds to the use intended when President Obama and our Congressional Delegation enacted the economic recovery legislation.” (June 11, 09) Press Releases
• Rochester Area Seeks High Speed Rail Funds |The community received an update on federal funding that's becoming available for a high speed rail system. U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has been meeting with federal officials in anticipation of $8 billion that the federal government plans to hand out for various high speed rail projects. (May 29, 09) R News | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES
• Rail advocates' day in Rochester is coming | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle While high-speed rail for Rochester seems years away, June 17 is shaping up to be a big day for its local advocates. That's the day the federal government will begin shaping the list of contenders across the nation on what types of projects will receive $8 billion in passenger-rail funding. (May 30, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $16.5 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING FOR ROCHESTER AREA TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE - Total Economic Recovery Investment in Road and Bridge Projects for Region Reaches $51.5 Million  - Governor David A. Paterson today announced the certification of an additional $16.5 million for transportation projects in the Rochester area through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These investments will provide for essential highway and bridge repairs and other long-term improvements that will create an estimated 396 jobs. These certifications bring to the total ARRA funding allotment for Rochester area transportation projects to $51.5 million. The area is expected to receive $74 million in economic-recovery funding for Monroe, Orleans, Wayne, Genesee, Ontario, Wyoming and Livingston counties. (May 21, 09) Economic Recovery
• State Health Commissioner Reminds New Yorkers: 'Bicycle Helmets Save Lives' May is Bicycle Safety Month ALBANY, NY (May 22, 2009) -- In recognition of Bicycle Safety Month, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., urges New Yorkers to wear helmets and follow other safety precautions to ensure that their bicycling outings are safe. "During the warmer months more bicyclists will be out on trails and roads enjoying this great outdoor activity," said Commissioner Daines. "Every time you get on a bike, think safety so that you may enjoy many more bicycling outings to come." (May 22, 09) New York State Department of Health
• GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $135 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE Governor David A. Paterson today announced the certification of an additional $135.3 million for highway and bridge improvements through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The funding will allow 48 new projects to move forward, creating an estimated 3,247 jobs across the State, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Today’s announcement brings the total number of ARRA-certified transportation projects to 174 at a cost of $680.9 million, of which the federal stimulus package has provided $522.9 million. (May 21, 09) Press Releases
• Bicycle still beats subway & taxi in Queens-to-midtown rush-hour race When it comes to getting around the city, two wheels are still better than four. For the fifth year in a row, cycling ruled the road in Transportation Alternatives' annual commuter race Thursday, with a biker beating a straphanger and a cabbie. (May 22, 09) New York News, Traffic, Sports, Weather, Entertainment and Gossip - NY Daily News
• TRANSPORTATION: Fast-tracking high-speed rail - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper  Representative Louise Slaughter is leading discussions between representatives of CSX, the New York Department of Transportation, Amtrak, and Governor David Paterson's office to put high-speed rail for upstate on a fast track. (April 29, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
• Obama includes upstate New York in train talks | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (April 17, 08) A proposed high-speed rail through Rochester, running from Buffalo to New York City, is one of 10 corridors described Thursday as potentially worthy of federal funding by President Barack Obama.  democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Rochester One of Nation's Safest Walking Cities - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) AP -- Prevention magazine says the Rochester area is one of the nation's safest places to walk. (April 8, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com
• WXXI: Rochester-Area Public Transit Boosts Ridership (2009-04-06) Seventeen million people rode Regional Transit Services buses over the last 12 months. That's a near-record number that the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority attributes to last summer's high gas prices followed by last fall's fare cut. (April 6, 09) WXXI NewsRoom
• High-speed rail favored over upgrades to existing service - By a small margin, respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll favor using the federal stimulus money earmarked to upgrade New York’s rail transportation for building a high-speed line between Niagara Falls and Albany instead of upgrading the existing rail service. (March 20, 09) Rochester Business Journal
• Infrastructure Spending State and city leaders say the government needs to drastically boost spending on bridges, sewers, high-speed rail and other infrastructure. (March 23, 09) http://rochesterhomepage.net/
• SUV Strikes Bicyclist, Flips Over  - Witnesses say a woman ran a red light and hit a man on a bicycle in Rochester Monday morning. (March 16, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• High-speed rail still many miles away from Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Under the plan now being promoted, upstate New York passenger rail would be lifted out of the dark ages by constructing a $2 billion track from Albany to Buffalo and Niagara Falls on which Amtrak trains could cruise, unimpeded by slower freight trains, at up to 110 mph. (March 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• High-speed rail project could conflict with RenSquare | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Plans for a high-speed rail line from Niagara Falls to New York City were endorsed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, while Renaissance Square boosters said they would forge ahead with their project. (March 10, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• CATS changes coming? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Ontario County, N.Y. — Ontario County recently received a grant that will pay a consultant to analyze the County Area Transit System routes. (March 5, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
• Plans for rail line on track | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A high-speed rail line with cars that can travel up to 150 miles per hour from Buffalo to Albany will be pursued instead of a faster line, Rep. Louise Slaughter said Friday. (Feb 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Fairport Electric Buys Hybrid Vehicle  Going green is a hot topic lately, and a local electric company is jumping on board in more ways than one. (Feb 25, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• Brighton seeks cyclists to point the way | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The town of Brighton is seeking biking enthusiasts to join a new task force to examine bicycle paths and make suggestions for improvements. The task force will also review the Genesee Transportation Council's regional bike plan. To apply, send a résumé and letter of interest to Supervisor Sandra Frankel, Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY 14618, or e-mail sfrankel@rochester.rr.com. (Feb 20, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Brighton seeks bike trail task force members | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Town of Brighton is seeking biking enthusiasts to join a new task force that will examine bike trails and make suggestions for changes. (Feb 18, 09)  democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Green Car Congress: Researchers Propose New Method for Life Cycle Impact Assessment; Transportation Fuels as a Case Study A pair of researchers from Purdue University and Rochester Institute of Technology are proposing a new approach to Lifecycle Impact Assessment (LCIA), designed to represent simultaneously multiple weights spaces and the sensitivity of the rank ordering to uncertain or multiple stakeholder values expressing different priorities. (Feb 9, 09) Green Car Congress
• SENATE FINANCE PANEL ADOPTS BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO DOUBLE TAX BENEFITS FOR BUS, SUBWAY RIDERS AS PART OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE Federal Mass Transit Tax Break Right Now Only Covers $120 Worth of Commuting Costs Per Month, Less than Half As Much as the Benefit Given to Drivers Disparity Shows Absolutely Backwards Priorities In Modern Age Of Conservation And With Nation's Crippling Dependence On Foreign Oil Plan Equalizes the Two Benefits and Takes Away the Incentive to Drive - Takes Cars Off the Road and Puts Money Back in Commuters' Pockets WASHINGTON, DC—With record numbers of commuters nationwide turning to mass transit, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)—joined by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) and 11 additional co-sponsors—announced Tuesday that their mass transit tax break has been included in the Senate version of the economic recovery package.  (Jan 27, 09) Senator Charles E. Schumer
• High-speed rail is back on state lawmakers' agenda | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle High-speed rail across New York state, the subject of serious discussions and those less so since the early 1990s, is back again on lawmakers' agenda. (Jan 17, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle

2008

• Brighton considers trail options | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — The town is considering building a mixed-use trail to connect Town Hall with the Erie Canalway — although exactly where that trail will be has yet to be determined.(Dec 16, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• More People Riding the Bus in Rochester In the 7 weeks since bus fares dropped to $1.00, the number of people riding buses in the Rochester-area has increased dramatically, according to county and transit officials. (Oct 20, 08) RochesterHomePage.net
• TRANSPORTATION: The bus boom - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Bus ridership is up in the Rochester area and more than just soaring gas prices are the cause, says Mark Aesch, CEO of the Rochester Genesee Region Transportation Authority. (Oct 8, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
• Bike club honors Rochester/Monroe County | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle We locals have long known that the Rochester region is one terrific place to pedal a bicycle. Now the nation knows, too. (Oct. 1, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Rochester City & Monroe County, N.Y. Win "Honorable Mention" Bicycle Friendly Community Designation - Boulder Goes Platinum; 10 New Communities Earn Designation Biggest Round of Applications Since Program's Inception Ten new communities were honored with the League of American Bicyclists prestigious Bicycle Friendly Community designation. This was the program’s biggest application cycle to date—51 communities applied for the designation. There are one gold, one silver and eight bronze communities awarded, and 19 communities renewed their designations. Boulder, Colo., a renewing community, was promoted to Platinum, joining Portland, Ore. and Davis, Calif. as the only cities in the U.S. to have earned this top designation. --from League of American Bicyclists
• New York State DOT breaks new ground on environment ALBANY – New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Astrid Glynn Tuesday announced a first-in-the-nation initiative that will encourage the designers of department projects to minimize impacts to the environment and promote sustainability in public transportation design. (Sept. 11, 08) New York State News on the Net!
• Creativity Helps Rochester’s Transit System Turn a Profit - NYTimes.com At a time when public transportation systems around the country are struggling with soaring fuel costs and pinched budgets, the bus system in Rochester has done something that few others would contemplate: This month, it lowered its single-ride fare. (Sept 14, 08) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
• Clinton urges support for mass transit - WASHINGTON, DC - Testifying before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senator Hillary Clinton Tuesday called on her colleagues to support legislation she has introduced to meet the nation’s growing demand for mass transit as high energy prices squeeze family budgets. The bill, the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act of 2008, would authorize $1.7 billion over two years to support mass transit systems across the country and keep fares affordable. New York State News on the Net!
• RGRTA lowers bus fare to $1 | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Riding the bus just got cheaper, as Tuesday marked the official kickoff of the $1 fare. (Sept 3, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• East Rochester couple get a charge out of electric car | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle East Rochester couple endure teasing, but get the last laugh (Sept 2, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• New York DOT contracts SYSTRA to help develop state's rail transportation plan New York DOT contracts SYSTRA to help develop state's rail transportation plan In fall, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) plans to launch a study of train operations and rail infrastructure needs in the western portion of the Empire Corridor. (Aug 21, 08)  Progressive Railroading | The Rail Professionals' Information Source
• www.News10NBC.com - RTS fares drop Starting September 1 it will only cost you $1 to ride a RTS bus. (Aug 13, 08) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
• Suburban Bus Routes More Crowded - 13WHAM.com The number of daily Park and Ride passengers on Regional Transit Service buses is up 12 percent this year to 2,200. The number of overall RTS passengers is up 3 percent this year to 50,000 a day. (July 14, 08) Local News - 13WHAM.com
• Despite four recent break-ins, bike giveaways will roll on in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Doing good is its own reward. We all say it. Do the right thing, and the ripple effect will make a better world. Doing good is its own reward. We all say it. Do the right thing, and the ripple effect will make a better world. (July 13, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• RochesterHomepage.net - Hop on board the newest trend in transportation A new business in Rochester is offering a unique way to get around downtown and save on gas. On a warm summer night in the East End, it can be tough to get around the bustle of cars and pedestrians. Now there's a new way to roll through the neighborhood: Roc City Rickshaw. “We're just trying to offer a different mode of transportation, something that's fun and enjoyable,” said Brian Vanderwoude, the co-owner of Rickshaw. “We transport people from their cars to the restaurant or to the bar and vice versa when they get out and give them a ride back to their cars.” (June 28, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• A Domestically Green Project Made From Scratch - According to a study done by the National Transit Database, Rochesterians are number six in the country when it comes to green drivers. That's why one guy spent a couple thousand dollars to build a green car from scratch. June 21, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
• Input needed for Penfield transportation study | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A draft study of findings regarding transportation issues along Route 250 will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at the Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave. (June 24, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Latest theft threatens bike giveaways in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The first three times Dan Lill's nonprofit bike shop was broken into, he chalked it up to life in a high-crime neighborhood, took steps to safeguard the Hudson Avenue warehouse and moved on. (June 12, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Bike trails: Git-er-done - Rochester, NY - MPNnow The goal is to link all the major attractions and public places such as schools, parks and the lakefront by multi-use trails, he said. “Now there is no way” to ride a bike or walk “without taking your life in your hands,” said Taylor. (May 30, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Gas prices may test more pedalers’ mettle - Rochester, NY - MPNnow (May 30, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
• Rochester-area commuters using bicycles to avoid gas prices | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Monroe County and Rochester officials said they have no way of tracking the number of bicycle commuters. The U.S. Census bureau has estimated that anywhere from 411,000 to 750,000 adults ride bikes more than any other vehicle to get to work during an average week. (May 24, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• Third bicyclist hit by car this week | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle When motor vehicles and bicycles collide, the vehicles inevitably win — as they have been doing with frequency this week. (April 25, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
• ENVIRONMENT: Curing the car culture - News & Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper In the Rochester region, 60 percent of vehicle trips are five miles or less. | That's not a new statistic, and it's one that Rich Perrin, executive director of the Genesee Transportation Council, cites often. But it illustrates a local habit and a dependence on cars. | A panel of experts talked transportation last week during the Rochester Sierra Club's annual environmental forum. (April 23, 08) News & Opinion - Rochester City Newspaper
• 04/23/08 - This is a smart idea for bike riders in Rochester: - **EVENT**  - Rochester Bicycling Club » Savvy Cyclist Class - May 3rd The NY Bicycling Coalition Presents a FREE Savvy Cyclist Class Saturday, May 3rd 11-4pm St Paul Blvd Fire District 433 Cooper Rd Rochester, NY 14617 Open to all riders (or aspiring riders) – 14 years of age or older
• State budget targets buses — Proposed cutbacks in Gov. Eliot Spitzer's budget plan disproportionately hit the Rochester area, Sen. Joseph Robach claims — notably affecting city bus service. (February 24, 2008) Democrat & Chronicle
• 10/19/07 - Region to make way for bicycles - Local bike commuters say their ranks will continue to grow, with more people wanting to save money, improve their health and help cut pollution. Municipalities such as Rochester and Brighton are trying to make travel safer and easier for them. ( Oct.18 , 07) Democrat & Chronicle
• Rochester City Newspaper - TRANSIT: In new plan, cyclists get a boost As it turns out, several years' worth of substandard air quality may be good for our region's health, at least in the long term. In its proposed new five-year plan, the Genesee Transportation Council has included $7 million worth of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. That's five times more money for those improvements than in the last plan. The new plan also includes money for service stations that would provide fuel such as ethanol for government vehicles. The service stations would likely be operated jointly by the city, the city school district, and the county. (March 28, 07) Rochester City Newspaper
• Penfield peddles bicycling survey - Town hopes to accommodate serious and recreational riders - — PENFIELD — From the standpoint of a bicyclist who rides in the town to stay fit, Blaine Grindle does not think too much of the roads. On busy arteries where traffic is congested, shoulders are sparse if there are any at all, giving bike riders little place to go when vehicles come up from behind, he said. What you can do The bicycle safety and trails survey is available at www.penfield.org . Copies are also available at Penfield Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave. (July 24, 2006) Democrat and Chronicle
• Rochester Man Gives Out Free Bikes - A Rochester man is giving kids a free ride around the city; he's doing it one bike at a time. Ray Fitzgerald never imagined his work as a helicopter mechanic in the Army would lead to this. R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
•  Democrat & Chronicle: Mayor seeks study of light rail Johnson asks U.S. for $1 million to plan a Charlotte-to-UR line. — Mayor William A. Johnson Jr. is seeking at least $1 million in federal money for the further study and planning of a light rail system in the city. If possible, he wants as much as $30 million to $50 million to help construct a rail line from Charlotte to the University of Rochester.(August 26, 2003)  Democrat and Chronicle
•  RTS expands service The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority announced Monday it is expanding service on the west side of the county. Route 76 will service the towns of Chili, Gates, and Ogden (June 18, 2003) MSNBC Local News

2003

•  Democrat & Chronicle: Trolley proposal awakens echoes of 'ding, ding, ding' — A new Rochester transit group wants to bring the familiar “ding, ding, ding” of the trolley bell back to the city -- dusting off a proposal that has existed practically since the Rochester Railway closed down more than 60 years ago. The Rochester Trolley & Rail Corp. is trying to drum up political and financial support for its venture, which would first attempt to link the Charlotte neighborhood at Lake Ontario with downtown and the Sea Breeze area of Irondequoit. The trolley would run along abandoned railroad rights-of-way as much as possible and involve purchasing the well-worn and unused Hojack swing bridge. (June 11, 2003) Democrat and Chronicle
•  RGRTA will buy diesel-electric buses Jan. 24 - A state grant will help a western New York transit agency convert five new buses to diesel-electric power. The hybrid vehicles use less fuel, produce fewer emissions, and accelerate faster than conventional diesel buses. (January 26, 2003) MSNBC Local News
•  Democrat & Chronicle: Five hybrid-fuel buses coming to Rochester — The Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority unveiled plans Thursday to buy five hybrid diesel-electric buses that get improved gas mileage and reduce pollution. RGRTA has received a $1.3 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to help purchase the vehicles. (January 23, 2003) Democrat and Chronicle
•  Democrat & Chronicle: Town envisions ferry-to-Sea Breeze trolley (January 2, 2003) — IRONDEQUOIT — The town’s supervisor and the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority are talking about running a trolley from Charlotte to the Sea Breeze area once a high-speed ferry between Rochester and Toronto starts in spring 2004. (January 3, 2003)  Democrat and Chronicle

2002

• Recycle Your Cycle Rochester, NY - Your unwanted bicycle could make the difference for people struggling to find transportation to school or to a job. The Salvation Army and the Genesee Valley Bike Dealers Association are collecting bicycle donations or trade-ins, reconditioning them, and giving them to families in need. (May 21, 2002)  WOKR13.TV
• Democrat & Chronicle: Trolley boosters unveil plan Proponents of light rail say they have come up with a way to build a modern trolley line in Rochester without scaring away taxpayers by the price tag. The Rochester Rail Transit Committee on Tuesday released a study that suggests costs would be far less than the estimates of past studies. A study five years ago placed the cost at $10 million to $30 million a mile, more than $200 million for a completed system. (April 24, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com
• Democrat & Chronicle: Trolley boosters unveil plan Proponents of light rail say they have come up with a way to build a modern trolley line in Rochester without scaring away taxpayers by the price tag. The Rochester Rail Transit Committee on Tuesday released a study that suggests costs would be far less than the estimates of past studies. A study five years ago placed the cost at $10 million to $30 million a mile, more than $200 million for a completed system. (April 24, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com
• Transit Committee Proposes Rail Line To Charlotte Rochester, NY - The Rochester Rail Transit Committee has unveiled plans for a light-rail transit line between downtown Rochester and Charlotte.  If the plan is approved, the line would run from Charlotte to the Bausch and Lomb plaza. The committee believes the line would help link neighborhoods, provide better transit service, and encourage downtown development. (April 23, 2002)  iKnowRochester.com
• Democrat & Chronicle: Rochester light rail could cost as little as $64 million — Proponents of light rail transportation say they have come up with a way to build a modern city trolley line without scaring taxpayers away with the cost to build it.  (April 23, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com
• Democrat & Chronicle: City transport projects at issue — The city of Rochester is being slighted when the Genesee Transportation Council ranks quality-of-life projects for federal funding, the city's environmental commissioner says. However, council Executive Director Steve Gleason says no bias exists against Rochester and the city projects are simply competing against other terrific proposals. (March 16, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com
• RTS Plans To Reduce Bus Fares Rochester, NY - The Regional Transit Service announced Wednesday that it plans to reduce regular bus fares by 20 percent, from $1.25 to $1.00. This fare reduction is contingent on the company receiving an extra $4.5 million in funding as Governor Pataki has allocated in his proposed state budget. RTS hopes the move will get more people riding the bus. Service has steadily increased over the last five years. Ridership is already up 3.8 percent this year alone and is 40 percent higher than the rest of the country. (March 14, 2002)  iKnowRochester.com
• Seniors may get restored bus service Ontario County supervisors will consider the issue Thursday. A proposal to restore bus service for senior citizens in Ontario County will come before the county Board of Supervisors on Thursday. (Sunday, March 3, 2002) DemocratandChronicle.com

2001

• Bus Station Fight Heats Up  Proposed Bus Terminal Back In The News Rochester, NY - The fight continues over a proposed bus station in downtown Rochester. (Thursday, December 6, 2001)iKnowRochester.com
• Time For A New Train Station? Rochester, NY - An average of 400 people from our area travel by train each day. The Genesee Transportation Council is conducting a survey to determine if a need exists for a more secure and attractive downtown station. (Monday, November 5, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• $5 million plan aims to make area tops for biking - William Nojay, board chairman of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, has set a goal of making Rochester one of the top 10 bicycling communities in America in five years by creating an integrated trail system for Monroe, Wayne, Ontario and Livingston counties. (Thursday, October 18, 2001)  -DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• Pedaling to save lives Greece Volunteer Ambulance is one of the first volunteer ambulance corps in the region to have emergency bicycles. Greece Volunteer Ambulance is always looking for new and different ways to improve response time to medical emergencies. And it's found one. Late last month, the Greece volunteer corps began using two mountain bicycles equipped with emergency equipment and supplies. The idea, said bike medic team supervisor Scott Popowich, is to be able to get to people in need quicker and with more ease at special events. (Saturday, September 29, 2001) Greece Post
• Jefferson Road leads DOT project list - The state Department of Transportation has released a wish list of federally funded road projects that includes about $240 million worth of highway repairs and upgrades to the Rochester area.  (Tuesday, August 14, 2001) -DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• Bike Cops Get Practice They're most visible when the weather's nice. Some local bicycle patrol officers are getting a refresher course this week. (May 30, 2001) RNews.com

2000

• NEW MEASURES MAKE CITY STREETS & GARAGES MORE "USER FRIENDLY" & SECURE FOR AUTOS, BICYCLES  Motorists and bicyclists venturing downtown and to neighborhood commercial areas this Spring can feel more secure about leaving their vehicle behind when they need to continue their excursions on foot, thanks to a host of new initiatives ranging from bicycle lock-up devices to prominently displayed "safe parking" reminder signs. From City Hall, Rochester CITY NEWS RELEASES BY DATE.
• Canandaigua To Review Old Biking Law   Next month, the city of Canandaigua will review an old law on the books that forbids people from riding their bikes on main street sidewalks. However, that law does not stop bikers and now some store owners are getting frustrated. (October 23, 2000) RochesterToday
• City to review ban on bikes An obscure law makes it illegal to ride a bike on sidewalks. An obscure law decades old that was created for pedestrian safety could mean a big hassle for people who like to ride bicycles on Canandaigua's sidewalks. (October 3, 2000) Canandaigua.com
• Two Finger Lakes Community College public safety officers have begun patrolling campus on bicycles.
• Adult bike helmet law sought County legislator sees need for a regulation tougher than state's  (August 12, 2000) DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• County Legislator Wants Bike Helmets On Adults, Too Bike helmets may not be just for kids anymore. Currently, children under age 14 are required by law to wear helmets when riding bikes. DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• Pattern emerges in bike thefts Five bicycles were stolen in the town of Gates on Sunday, July 23, according to police reports. (August 3, 2000) Gates-Chili Post.
• Bike paramedics fit right in In city or at suburban events, they go where ambulances can't  (August 3, 2000) DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• FLCC bike patrol set  HOPEWELL - Finger Lakes Community College will soon have some safety officers patrolling the campus on two wheels, instead of four. (June 27, 2000) Finger Lakes Times
• Rochesterians rediscover cycling But this time around, new bikes make for a much smoother ride (June 12, 2000) - -DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE
• BIKE SAFETY The Irondequoit Life Safety Coalition is hosting a Bike Safety Program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Culver-Ridge Plaza.4/25/00-- East Rochester Post-Herald