Whether by bus, by rail, on bike, or on foot, Reconnect Rochester champions transportation choices that enable a more vibrant and equitable community.
Our world is changing around us. We see transportation costs in our area are rising at the same time families are struggling to save money anywhere they can. Young people are migrating to urban places that can offer them a walkable and car-free lifestyle. And a growing number of retirees are looking for ways to remain active in their communities well into their senior years – for many, this will mean a move to a more walkable neighborhood with excellent access to public transit.
We envision a community connected by a robust transportation network that makes it easy for everyone—regardless of physical or economic ability—to get around.
Rochester needs to get ahead of the curve. Our streets must be made safer and more attractive for people to walk and ride their bikes – and public transportation needs to become a more competitive alternative to driving.
In short, we must rebalance our transportation network. But we can’t rely on our elected officials and policy makers to do this work alone. This is why we do what we do.
Reconnect Rochester is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization made up of ordinary citizens who believe we can do extraordinary things together. We roll up our sleeves and lead by example. And we hope you’ll join us. Read more about some of our previous projects.
If this is of interest to you, please contact us and find out how you can volunteer. Or consider making a donation so we can continue to make a difference.
Board Members
Mike Governale
President
DeWain Feller
Vice President,
Rail Committee Chair
Renee Stetzer
Vice President, Community Outreach
and Pedestrian Workgroup Chair
John Lam
Vice President, Policy
Daniel Cordova
Treasurer
Brenda Massie
Secretary
Jason Partyka
Bus Innovation Committee Co-Chair
Danielle Raymo
Event Coordinator
Douglas A. Fisher, Esq.
Carlos Mercado
Pete Nabozny
Daniel Speciale
Advisory Council
Rachel Barnhart
Crystal Benjamin-Bafford
Phillip G. Borrelli, Esq.
Roger Brown, AIA, CNU
Howard Decker, FAIA
Matthew Denker
Richard DeSarra
Erik Frisch
Erin Green
Jason Haremza
Glenn Kellogg
Elizabeth Murphy
Tim Raymond
Jon Schull
John Thomas
Bob Williams
“The key word for transportation in the 21st century is Choice.”
–Anthony Foxx, U.S. Secretary of Transportation