Transportation Newslinks - Rochester, NY area

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

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And, 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 found a tipping point and became a crisis. Students, scientists, historians, and citizens alike should benefit from being able to follow the thread of an issue back through time.

2010

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

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