US Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for federal funding to make Rochester safer for cyclists and pedestrians. He is urging the Senate to pass the Complete Streets Act, which was introduced by Senator Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts and Representative Steve Cohen of Tennessee. The legislation would allocate funds to states and metropolitan planning organizations to design and build streets that are safer for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians.
Click the link below to read more about Senator Schumer’s efforts to improve safety in Rochester. Understand the key policy areas being considered and the details of the pending legislation, the Complete Streets Act. Learn more about how this initiative could transform the city’s streets, making them safer and more accessible for everyone.