As it’s Sunday, take a moment to imagine how good life would be if your neighbourhood was built for people.

Thank you to all who joined us for the World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims to remember those we have lost, support victims and their families, and push for slower and safer streets. #WDoR2025

Transit builds community.

What are yall wearing to Rochester Street Films? reconnectrochester.org/programs/roc...

“Big cities face the greatest challenges when it comes to traffic congestion and high housing costs,” Freemark said. “Building new homes near transit helps address both problems by encouraging people to take transit while increasing housing supply.” www.rochesterfirst.com/news/nationa...

"If ranked among countries, the global fleet of SUVs would be the world's fifth largest emitter of CO2, exceeding the emissions of Japan and various other major economies," said Apostolos Petropoulos, an energy modeller with the IEA. www.bbc.com/news/article...

We love this RTS map of Monroe County designed by one of our young Reconnecters! It shows connection hubs and types of service with a great visual aesthetic. It's always inspiring seeing the intelligence and creativity from the mobility movement.

This isn’t a sustainable way to view cities. Cities are vibrant places where people can gather, shop, go to events, visit, and, most importantly, LIVE! Coincidentally this is the topic of our next street film Walkable USA: reconnectrochester.org/programs/roc...

There is still time to sign up for this symposium in Syracuse on Wednesday!

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Join us at the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday. Let's send a strong message. reconnectrochester.org/world-day-of... #WDor2025

So excited for this program at @thelittletheatre.bsky.social on 12/2! We'll discuss how to once again make downtown Rochester a thriving center of activity with streetlife, sidewalks teeming with residents & visitors, and diverse street level businesses. reconnectrochester.org/programs/roc...

Thank you to all who joined us at the Harro East Building for the ribbon cutting for our new office! We look forward to welcoming the community to an accessible, centrally located downtown location, and a warm and inspiring place where everyone can be part of our efforts.

Great article by @keawilson.bsky.social that digs into the fundamental principle of Vision Zero. Too many people think zero traffic deaths is impossible but it's been done and it has worked! Not just in Europe either; Jersey City, Edina...Hoboken has gone EIGHT YEARS without fatalities.

Whoa this is like Urbanists Avengers: Transit Oriented Development Endgame.

Our Costco is near a community college and a major hospital. A high rise on top would make a lot of sense.

We have another month of Veo e-scooters in Rochester until they go away for the winter! We're happy to see a 33% increase in Veo useage in Rochester compared to last year for more than half a million trips in 2025! @news10nbc.bsky.social www.whec.com/top-news/goo...

10 days until the World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims. Join our march to Parcel 5 for a candlelit vigil and to send a message for safer roads in Monroe County. The U.S. leads high-income countries in traffic deaths. We must do better. feldmanshepherd.com/blog/u-s-lea...

We're grateful to have the transit app to plan routes, track RTS buses in real time, and even use it to pay for your ride!

Sometimes you have to make your own stock photos. Pictured here is the most common crash in Monroe County between a bicycle and a car: a motorist failing to yield to a sidewalk-riding cyclist approaching from their right. Learn more about common bike crashes reconnectrochester.org/2025/11/unde...

Check out our Downtown SmART Streets video on YouTube! youtu.be/2AKM3obvzmg?... #RochesterNY #downtownrochester #downtownSmARTstreets

Have you voted or made your plan to vote yet?!

In light of Rochester's new school bus stop camera enforcement for RCSD it's worth sharing this article. "...drivers who hit or even kill crossing guards rarely face serious consequences...About a quarter of the drivers weren’t ticketed at all." apnews.com/article/scho...?

Happy to see this important safety program extended to RCSD school buses! Starting tomorrow drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus with lights flashing and the stop arm extended will be given a warning. Fines will be enforced beginning January 3rd. www.cityofrochester.gov/news/mayor-e...

Your annual Halloween reminder for drivers to go slow and scan for trick or treaters! Trick or treaters: stay alert and be careful crossing the street. Have a happy and safe holiday!

"Paint, cones, and bollards may not be permanent, but they save lives. Low-cost, rapid interventions let staff test improvements and build momentum for longer-term fixes without depleting their budget." Thanks @strongtowns.org for the Rochester shout out! www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025...

Who wants higher speed trains in upstate NY? Join us at the Empire State Passengers Association's one day symposium to help make that a reality! We're proud to be a sponsor for this. Rochester rail advocates, join us in Syracuse on Nov 19th! Learn more here: esparail.org/events/new-y...

We're excited to announce our new lunch and learn program for companies and organizations that want to encourage employees to re-think how they get around Monroe County! Email us at [email protected] and we can begin tailoring a presentation for your specific needs.

Our Downtown SmART Streets video is now on YouTube! #rochesterny #downtownrochester #downtownsmartstreets #completestreets

Sunday Nov 16 is the World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Violence. We invite all to join us at our offices to remember those that we have lost, support victims and their families, and discuss ways to act to improve road safety. Learn more: reconnectrochester.org/world-day-of...

What @dtkmelissa.bsky.social is describing is the most common collision in Monroe County between a driver and a cyclist. Banning right on red could mitigate some of these incidents.

Early voting starts on SATURDAY! Read our latest blog posts to find out how your candidates feel about transportation and mobility and then make a plan to VOTE!!! reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/2025... reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/2025...

Come to our community open house at 400 Andrew’s Street TODAY from 3-7pm

Walking is good for you!!! Let's keep our pedestrians safe. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

The American Public Transportation Association is in DC this week pushing for investment in public transit. If you'd like it to be easier to take RTS to get around, take a minute to tell your legislators about the importance of frequent transit! voicesforpublictransit.org/take-action/...

What do you think of the Framework Plan (rough, preliminary ideas) for High Falls State Park? Scroll down this page to view last night's Open House presentation and to take their Fall survey! highfallsstateparkny.com/2025-framewo... #ROC #RochesterNY

Our Open House is happening on THURSDAY from 3-7pm! Come check out our new office space at 400 Andrews Street! No need to register, just show up!

Very excited to read this new release from @sgoodyear.bsky.social and @brooklynspoke.bsky.social 👀 👀

It's National School Bus Safety Week! Monroe County's 2023 school bus camera pilot program caught nearly 20,000 drivers passing stopped school buses. This cannot continue. Please please make sure you are stopping for school buses in the road! Read more: reconnectrochester.org/2025/06/scho...

Thanks Democrat and Chronicle for this video on Jesse's On-Bike Smart Cycling Class! Classes are done for the season but keep an eye out for more in the spring! www.democratandchronicle.com/videos/lifes...

“The idea of always having a car payment is actually becoming so normalized…”

"Walking connects me to the pulse of the community in a way that driving never could. But it also reminds me how much work still needs to be done." Thank you Josie for writing about your pedestrian experience for our Car Lite blog series. You can read it here: reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/walk...

“Cities can build out almost their whole bike network for the cost of rebuilding one or two freeway interchanges,” Bigazzi said. “So the cost of cycling infrastructure — even high-quality, protected infrastructure — is really relatively cheap, in terms of providing mobility in cities.

Did you know our Cycling Manager, Jesse, put together map of low stress bike routes throughout Monroe County? It may look overwhelming but this interactive map allows you to zoom in and see your own location to plan your ride! Visit reconnectrochester.org/roc-easy-bik... to learn more.

We compiled your thoughts and reflections on the 2025 #WeekWithoutDriving and put them on our blog! Thanks again to all who participated! Read here: reconnectrochester.org/2025/10/week...

Come see our new Harro East office space at our community open house on October 23rd! The open house will go from 3pm-7pm. All are welcome for a space tour, mingling, and light refreshments.