Frequently Asked Questions

There are several ways you can get involved:

1. As we are an advocacy organization, the best way to help is by becoming an advocate! Sign up for our Mobility Action Alerts for weekly email updates on infrastructure projects in Monroe County. We will tell you the best way to advocate for safe streets in our community.
2. Subscribe to our mailing list to be notified of future volunteer opportunities
3. Attend one of our Engagement Breakfasts
4. Attend our annual Street Films (typically in the fall)
5. Make a donation so we can continue to make a difference.
6. Follow us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter!

Cool! Thanks for thinking of us. We’d love to set up a table and pass out information at your next event. Contact us with event info and we will be there!

We have given talks and presentations for the likes of TEDxRochester, Greentopia Futures Summit, Greater Rochester Active Transportation Symposium, University of Rochester, and many others. Please contact us with plenty of advance notice and let us know what you have in mind.

We also have a number of bike education programs from our Cycling Coordinator Jesse Peers!

They are pretty neat, aren’t they? If you want to find out what it would take to get fiberglass cubes at bus stops in your neighborhood or town, please contact us and we’ll fill you in. You can also learn more about the program here on our website.

ROC Transit Day is typically the 3rd Thursday in June. While we do not have festivities planned for this year, you can still participate. Simply leave your car at home that day. Seriously, just ride the bus, walk, bike, enjoy the fresh air – and wish your friends a “Happy ROC Transit Day!”

We do! You’ll want to plan your trip in advance at www.Google.com/transit or download the RTS app (Android | Apple iOS). Each ride on RTS costs $1, but if your trip requires a transfer you’ll want to buy yourself an “All Day Unlimited Pass”. Passes can be purchased at the RTS Transit Center or online. Learn more about how to ride RTS here.

Yes! We have our ROC Easy Bike Map, GTC’s comprehensive online map, and their pdf 2014 version which is better for rural/exurban areas. You also can find links to several Rochester bike maps here.

Issues with sidewalks, crosswalks or public pathways (such as maintenance or snow removal) should be directed to your town or city hall. If you are not getting a satisfactory response, let us know. We may be able to help.

Tell the Monroe County Community Traffic Safety Team here! Or nominate an intersection for a Complete Streets Makeover during the nomination period!

Please contact RTS and let them know which bus stop. They’re very good at responding to issues quickly. If the issue persists after time, let us know. We may be able to help.

To report a malfunction with a traffic signal anywhere in Monroe County, please call (585) 753-7700.

Not really a question, but we hear this all the time. The value of Rochester’s transit system varies greatly depending on where you’re trying to get. Generally service is more frequent and reliable the closer you are to a major hub such as University of Rochester or downtown. But we agree, there is room for improvement in many areas. Please join us in reminding our town planners and representatives in government that public transit and pedestrian infrastructure are critical services. Call or write to yours today. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky or subscribe to our e-newsletter to learn of more ways you can be an advocate for change.

We agree 100%. While our programs generally do not focus on one group of people over another, through our advocacy for pedestrian infrastructure and improved transit options, we always ask that children, seniors, and persons with disabilities be considered first in the planning of any project or new service. As policy, this just makes good sense. We find that infrastructure that works for these three groups will generally work well for others.

In the past we have looked out for the needs of these groups on projects such as the RTS Transit Center, Rochester Intermodal Station, new bus stops/shelters, street rehabilitation projects, active transportation planning throughout the county, and others. Additionally, we like to collaborate with Center for Disability Rights (CDR) and we often follow their lead – as they are the real experts in this area and they’ve been at it much longer than we have. Projects like Rochester Snow Down and Rochester Street Films have benefited from their involvement.

Of course we’ll continue to advocate for improved accessibility across all new transportation projects in Monroe County, but if you have ideas for specific projects that you think we should engage in, please let us know!

While we do often work closely with the RTS team, we are not affiliated in any way. If you have questions pertaining to RTS bus service, please head over here.