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
- 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