Whether you want to reduce your driving, you’re one of the 13% of Monroe County residents without a car, or you cannot drive, we feel it should be easier for you to get around. Below, we’ve outlined different ways to engage community members in actionable, tangible advocacy opportunities for transportation, safe streets, and bike infrastructure.
A hands on living document providing the guiding tools for you to start your own safe streets advocacy. Learn things like what to ask for, who to talk to for different street projects, and how to write your own advocacy letters with key terms and talking points.
Once a quarter we open our doors to give a brief presentation on our work and meet fellow mobility advocates in Monroe County. Come meet the staff, mingle with others in the movement and learn how to get more involved.
With an optional interactive element, our lunch and learn program is perfect for any group, company, or organization looking to improve their carbon footprint, save on gas money, and learn more about how to get around Monroe County!
Alerts are sent out as soon as we learn of engagement opportunities including surveys, public meetings, city planning projects and other transportation or mobility-related special events. This way we can hold our city officials and other entities accountable for the future of mobility in Monroe County.
There are a lot of great organizations around Monroe County working towards safer streets, better infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, and more frequent transit. Looking for support for a specific local project? Find a group near you and get involved!
We are pleased to host a map featuring all of the major street projects happening in Monroe County and the City of Rochester. We hope that residents will find this resource useful for addressing safe street concerns and identifying opportunities to advocate for road design improvements that ensure everyone’s safety!