Events Calendar

Project website: https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-environmental-services/joseph-avenue-artwalk-master-plan

The City of Rochester is launching the Joseph Ave ArtWalk Masterplan which will develop a plan to redesign Joseph Ave between Clifford Ave and Norton Street. The plan’s goal is to build off of existing initiatives to develop a community centered vision to establish Joseph Ave as a walkable and bikeable center of activity. 

Advocacy Opportunities:

• Advocate for improved bus stop amenities such as benches, shelters, and boarding areas

• Traffic calming measures like speed humps or tabled intersections to encourage slow driving

• Encourage safety improvements such as bump outs or pedestrian islands to shorten the pedestrian crossing distance

• Addition of large street trees and other vegetation such as bioswales to create a more resilient and vibrant street

• Emphasize that Rochester’s 2023 Active Transportation Plan has identified this section of Joseph Ave as a Youth Priority Pedestrian Focus Area meaning that any street redesign must address their needs

In-Person Meeting:

Tuesday, October 8, 2024    

TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION: Lincoln Branch Library → 851 Joseph Ave Rochester, NY 14621 

TRANSIT OPTIONS: RTS Routes 3 (Joseph/Avenue D, walk approx. 1 min) or 4 (Stop: Hudson/Avenue D, walk approx. 11 min)

BIKE RACKS: A bike rack is located across the street from the main entrance: Google Street View

Zoom Meeting:

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

TIME: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LINK: (click here)

Webinar ID: 819 6739 0437

Audio Call-In: 888-788-0099 or 883-548-0276

We are examining the costs and consequences of our current auto-centric land use and how we can grow our communities smarter to deliver access, vitality & upward mobility.

ADMISSION:
Reserve your seat for this event with an online donation to Reconnect Rochester (suggested $5 - $25)
at www.ReconnectRochester.org/streetfilms.

*This event is free and open to the public and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Suggested donations are much appreciated and support our ability to put on Rochester Street Films events.

GETTING THERE:
Hop on your bike and we'll have rockstar parking for you in the bike corral out back, ride RTS Route #6, #8 or #10, or walk to The Little Theatre.

DOORS OPEN:
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Come early and stop by information tables in the lobby!

PROGRAM

First, we’ll share a collection of film clips diving into the development styles of the past 70 years to understand how we arrived where we are, and the opportunity costs and fiscal consequences of the American development style of today.

Next, we’ll present local data and statistics to help frame the conversation. Finally, Abigail McHugh-Grifa, Executive Director at Climate Solutions Accelerator, will moderate a panel discussion with community planners and leaders (including Aqua Porter, Executive Director of RMAPI, and Miguel Velázquez, CEO of RTS) to help us unpack the films and presentation and apply them to the challenges and opportunities here in Monroe County.