Events Calendar - Reconnect Rochester

	May 2022
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1	2	3 Walk-Bike New York Symposium Walk-Bike New York Symposium May 3, 2022 - May 4, 2022 @ Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, USA Creating walkable and bikeable environments requires active collaboration. This one and a half day biennial symposium is open to all and attracts 150 participants, providing tools to work together to create better communities. Register at https://www.itsmr.org/events-5/ See more details •	4 Bike to School Day Bike to School Day May 4, 2022 See more details Traffic Control Board meeting Traffic Control Board meeting May 4, 2022 @ 9:15 am - 11:15 am The Traffic Control Board meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9:15 am. Meetings are held via Zoom and are open to the public. To attend a meeting and receive the zoom link, please email darin.ramsay@cityofrochester.gov or call 585-428-6695. See more details Rochester DRI Public Workshop #2 Rochester DRI Public Workshop #2 May 4, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Monroe Community College Downtown Campus - 321 State Street - Rochester, NY 14608 For details, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rochester-dri-public-workshop-2-tickets-310586601887 See more details • • •	5	6	7 Monroe County Active Transportation Plan Pop-Up Engagement Event at the Lilac Fest Monroe County Active Transportation Plan Pop-Up Engagement Event at the Lilac Fest May 7, 2022 - May 8, 2022 @ Rochester Lilac Festival, 180 Reservoir Ave, Rochester, NY 14620, USA See more details Reconnect Rochester at the Public Market Reconnect Rochester at the Public Market May 7, 2022 See more details • •
8	9	10	11	12	13 Light Up the Night Ride Light Up the Night Ride May 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611, USA This fun ride to kick off Bike Week begins after sundown and cyclists are encouraged to light up their bikes with glow sticks and bike lights. Gather at the Genesee Valley Sports Complex parking lot after 7pm; kickstands up around 7:45pm. The ride then proceeds through city streets and some trails, at a slow but enjoyable pace. Total distance 11 miles, but there will be shorter loops of 2-5 miles for younger cyclists as well. Dress warm and bring an extra layer for when the temperature creeps down after dark. Contact: Jesse Peers cycling@reconnectrochester.org See more details •	14
15	16	17	18	19	20 City of Rochester Downtown Revitalization Initiative Survey Deadline City of Rochester Downtown Revitalization Initiative Survey Deadline May 20, 2022 https://www.cityofrochester.gov/DRI/ See more details Bike to Work Day Pit Stop Bike to Work Day Pit Stop May 20, 2022 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am East Avenue & North Union Street, East Ave & N Union St, Rochester, NY 14607, USA If you've never tried biking to work, this is the day! Rochesterians are very fortunate to have an average 4.1-mile commute to work, which is about 25 minutes by bike at a casual pace. To thank people cycling to work on May 20th, Reconnect Rochester will have munchies to share and celebrate those who get to work on two wheels. Swing by, fuel up, and talk cycling with our dedicated volunteers. Contact: Jesse Peers cycling@reconnectrochester.org See more details • •	21
22	23	24	25 City of Rochester Downtown Revitalization Initiative Community Engagemnet Opportunity City of Rochester Downtown Revitalization Initiative Community Engagemnet Opportunity May 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Please go to cityofrochester.gov/DRI/ For more information on each proposal, and take the survey here: https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=0pQ%2BbHFuv8Q%3D Reconnect Rochester's Transit Oriented Development Talking Points: More space for people, less space for cars Look for opportunities to fill in parking lots with mixed-use development, reduce the amount of space devoted to car storage, and replace asphalt with public/green space Prioritize the pedestrian experience Improve pedestrian connectivity in the area and provide entertainment, food options & outdoor seating areas Create a more vibrant street life downtown Direct project funding to the provision of diverse programming to breathe life and positivity into the area, especially in and around the Transit Center Development projects that support all of the above Select development projects that have first floor retail or other active uses, remove parking minimums and require safe and secure bike parking See more details Flower City Feeling Good Bike Ride Flower City Feeling Good Bike Ride May 25, 2022 @ 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm Exercise Express, 200 West Ave, Rochester, NY 14611, USA See more details • •	26	27	28 Learn to Ride lessons Learn to Ride lessons May 28, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Reconnect Rochester, 1115 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609, USA See more details •
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