Dewey Avenue Reconstruction Project

Project Recipient:
City of Rochester

Location of the Project:

Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York 14621

Project Description:
This project will reconstruct Dewey Avenue and seeks to re-imagine this critical corridor,
placing a high priority on all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit.

Justification of Taxpayer Funds:

Dewey Avenue is an Urban Minor Arterial that carries over 11,000 vehicles per day in the
Maplewood neighborhood of the City of Rochester, NY. The street was last reconstructed in
1927 and is at the end of its useful life. Reconstruction of this important neighborhood arterial
will improve conditions for all users, generate economic development, and improve traffic flow
and safety through an important intersection realignment at Emerson Street.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

The project will provide direct benefits to the businesses and residents along the corridor in the
form of better infrastructure and a safer environment for all users. The project includes pavement
reconstruction, new curb, curb ramps, sidewalks, catch basins, trees, street lighting, traffic
signals and improved bus stops. Bicycle lanes, traffic calming, and pedestrian safety features will
be implemented where feasible. Upgrades will include a realigned intersection at Dewey Avenue
and Emerson Street to eliminate the two closely-spaced traffic signals, improving traffic flow
and safety. The City may also include additional local funds to extend the improvements along
the eastern portion of Emerson Street from Dewey Avenue to Fulton Avenue.

FUNDING:
Amount Requested: $4,908,000
Total Project Cost: $6,135,000

Elmwood Avenue Multiuse Corridor Improvement

Proposed Recipient:
Monroe County Department of Transportation

Location of Project:
Elmwood Ave, Brighton, NY 14620

Project Description:
This project will construct a multiuse path along Elmwood Avenue, between the Rochester City
Line and Monroe Avenue in the Town of Brighton, along with a pavement surface treatment and
traffic signal work in support of the new path. Elmwood Avenue is on the National Highway
System, and this project is TIP eligible.

Justification of taxpayer funds:

The Elmwood Avenue Multiuse Corridor Improvement Project is a transportation concept that
supports inter-government collaboration for a larger collective impact. With Federal support,
both Monroe County and the Town of Brighton have committed to contributing local shares of
funding to support different elements of the project.

In addition to noteworthy government collaboration, this project is a highly visible,

significant investment in our community that seeks to fulfill local government priorities that have
been supported with direct citizen input. A regional bicycle and pedestrian master plan entitled
Bike Walk Brighton coupled with recommendations to increase trail connectivity made by
community members as part of County Executive Bello’s Transition Plan, highlight the
significant public support for building out our regions multi-modal transportation options.
It is noteworthy that Reconnect Rochester and The Rochester Cycling Alliance, two of
our region’s most active transportation groups have shared a letter of support for this project, and
the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) has offered enthusiastic support as well. GTC has
submitted along with this proposal a letter of support providing written confirmation that should
this project be approved for the requested Federal Surface Transportation grant, it would be
immediately moved to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
What makes this project unique is that it combines efforts around the trail system with
preserving the pavement conditions on one of our busiest highways by supporting a timely road
surface treatment that is very cost effective. These preventive efforts on the Elmwood Avenue
pavement will prohibit further deterioration that would result in a much larger investment to
bring the pavement back up to standards. All of these efforts combined tell a compelling story
about supporting our communities through thoughtful improvements to our region’s
transportation system, which we firmly believe benefits the public good and justifies the use of
tax payer dollars.

Project Explanation & Purpose:

Working jointly with the Town of Brighton, a multiuse path along the entire project corridor will
be included and it will connect four major bicycle facilities in the area: Elmwood Avenue Cycle
Track (City of Rochester), Highland Crossing Trail (City of Rochester/Town of Brighton),
Brickyard Trail (Town of Brighton), and the Town of Brighton Bicycle Boulevard System. The
result will be a major regional connection for bicyclists and pedestrians as well as a needed
surface treatment for motor vehicles.
FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $8,640,000
 Total Project Cost: $10,800,000

Inner Loop North Transformation Project

Proposed Recipient:
City of Rochester

Location of Project:
Inner Loop North between I-490 and Union St/E Main St 14604, 14605, 14607 & 14614

Project Description:
This transformative project will expand on the success of the Inner Loop East project by filling
in the northern section of the Inner Loop and replacing it with a street-level boulevard.

Justification of Taxpayer Funds

The Inner Loop Expressway is a deteriorating limited access, grade separated highway cutting
across the north side of Downtown Rochester, NY. The City of Rochester, in partnership with
New York State, is in the midst of a planning process to determine the future of this facility. The
project follows upon the nationally-significant Inner Loop East Transformation, a $24 million
transportation project that has generated over $300 million in private investment.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

The intended outcomes of the on-going Planning Study are improved economic opportunities for
area residents, reduced emissions and infrastructure costs, playing fields for School 58, safety
improvements for all users, parks and green spaces, improved business and residential options,
and better connectivity between neighborhoods to the north and south of the Inner Loop North
corridor.

The removal of this highway will create investment and job opportunities for low income
residents directly adjacent to the project and Citywide. The design of the project will include
critical elements that directly benefit communities that were most harmed by the construction of
divided highways in the 1950's and 60's. www.innerloopnorth.com

FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $4,000,000
 Total Project Cost: $5,000,000

The Maiden Lane Rehabilitation Project

Project Recipient:
Town of Greece

Location of Project:
Maiden Lane, Rochester, New York 14615

Project Description:
The Maiden Lane Rehabilitation Project was previously on the 2007-2009 TIP (#H05-08-MN1)
and the project advanced to the point that preliminary design was completed using $354,766 of
federal funding. It was removed from the TIP due to funding constraints. The town spent over $1
million dollars to do some major culvert work and road resurfacing as an interim improvement
until the project could be once again included in the TIP. The pavement requires an extensive
pavement rehabilitation. There are two (2) Greece Schools and a crossing for the Route 390
bicycle/pedestrian trail within the project corridor. Extensive portions of the sidewalk network
are severely deteriorating and do not meet ADA requirements. Since 2007, this area has also
experienced growing business development (250,000 SF). A Greece Police Precinct, a major
Supermarket, the Barnard Fire District property and several senior housing developments and a
memory care facility are also located within the project limit.

Justification of Taxpayer Funds:

We believe that the rehabilitation of Maiden Lane would be a highly effective use of our
taxpayer’s funds. Maiden Lane is one of the most heavily traveled roads within our town, and
there is perhaps no road in greater need of this work. We not only seek to restore and improve
the pavement conditions, but also to provide a space for bicyclists and also to complete ADA
accessibility throughout the corridor. Ultimately, this work will also greatly improve the
connectivity between two major high schools, a senior housing complex, major shopping outlets,
area parks and other important destinations.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

As mentioned in our application, Maiden Lane was previously included on the Genesee
Transportation Council’s Transportation Improvement Plan. The project was selected to receive
federal funding for preliminary design work. Unfortunately, the construction was never
completed because of a funding rescission that occurred later that year. We strongly believe that
our preliminary work will give us a jumpstart to advance the project quickly.

FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $6,604,000
 Total Project Cost: $8,225,000

This project was previously on the 2007-2009 TIP (#H05-08-MN1) and the project advanced to
the point that preliminary design work has been done.

North Clinton Avenue Mill and Resurface Project

Project Recipient:
City of Rochester

Location of Project:
North Clinton Avenue, Rochester, New York 14604

Project Description:
In addition to improving the road surface, this project will include updating curb ramps to current
ADA standards, spot curb and sidewalk replacement, spot pavement base repair, and adjustment
of manholes, valves and catch basins to match the pavement elevation.

Justification of Taxpayer Funds:

North Clinton Avenue is an Urban Minor Arterial that carries more than 10,000 vehicles per day
through vibrant but disadvantaged neighborhoods of the northeast quadrant of the City of
Rochester, NY. The pavement condition is appropriate for a resurfacing project to restore a
quality riding surface while improving safety and accessibility for all users through bicycle and
pedestrian features, traffic calming, and ADA improvements.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

Studies indicate that over 30% of residents along this corridor walk, bike, or take transit to work
and this project will directly benefit those users. The project will also provide direct benefits to
the businesses and residents along the corridor in the form of better infrastructure and a safer
environment for all users in this vibrant, low income area of the City. Bicycle accommodations,
traffic calming, and pedestrian safety features will be implemented where feasible to increase
safety for all users.
FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $3,680,000
 Total Project Cost: $4,600,000

RGRTA-Design and environmental review of an electric bus charging facility.

Project Recipient:
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Location of Project:
1372 E Main St, Rochester, New York 14609

Project Description
RGRTA is requesting funding for the design and environmental review for the construction of an
electric bus charging facility.

Justification of Taxpayer Dollars:

RGRTA is requesting $800,000 in federal funding for the design and environmental review for a
new electric bus charging facility. The Authority currently has ten electric buses, with another
ten anticipated to arrive by early 2022. The new facility will support the charging of eighty
electric buses, allowing RGRTA to make considerable progress towards the goal of having a
zero emission bus fleet by 2035. Priorities have been set at the local, state and federal level to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The replacement of older diesel powered buses with zero
emission electric buses has a profound impact on the environment, all while having a lower cost
of ownership. In order to support a significant expansion of RGRTA’s electric bus fleet, the
construction of this charging facility is needed.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

This project will allow RGRTA to, potentially, simultaneously charge 80 electric buses. The
replacement of older diesel buses with new electric buses eliminates any emissions from
operation of the buses, making public transit an even cleaner alternative to single occupancy
trips. The new facility is anticipated to accommodate the indoor parking and charging of sixty
electric buses. RGRTA currently has ten electric buses in its fleet with another ten on order. In
order to further expand the number of electric buses, RGRTA will need a new approach to
charging the additional buses.

FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $800,000
 Total Project Cost: $58,000,000

RGRTA-Design, property acquisition, and construction of a paratransit and on demand

bus facility.

Project Recipient:
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Location of Project:
1372 East Main St, Rochester, New York 14609

Project Description:
RGRTA is requesting the funding needed to progress final design and property acquisition for a
new operations center for the paratransit and on demand transit service.

Justification of Taxpayer Dollars:

RGRTA is requesting $3,780,000 in federal funding for the design and purchase of property for a
new paratransit and on demand service facility. The facility will include administrative offices,
operational staff facilities, and vehicle maintenance, fueling and storage space for the Authority’s
complimentary paratransit service, RTS Access, as well as the new microtransit service, RTS On
Demand. The existing RTS Access facility is nearly 40 years old, exceeding its useful life.
Additionally, the facility is undersized for current needs with no ability to expand. RTS On
Demand is set to be deployed in May, operating out of RGRTA’s Main Street Campus. This
campus was designed to accommodate 40-60’ buses needed for fixed route service as opposed to
the smaller vehicles used for RTS On Demand. Transportation is commonly identified as one of
the largest obstacles to accessing employment, healthcare and other community needs. Through
collocating RTS Access and RTS On Demand at the new facility, RGRTA will realize service
efficiency improvements. This will result in more reliable transit service for the disabled
community and those not served by the fixed route network, thus lowering their impediments to
accessing these vital services.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

Paratransit service gives individuals that are unable to travel via the fixed route bus network an
accessible solution to access employment, healthcare, shopping and numerous other activities
they would have no economical option to access. Additionally, the option of on demand service
make public transit a more attractive option, thus eliminating single occupancy trips and
reducing emissions and congestion. The new facility would support the operation of a new on
demand service that will provide first-mile and last-mile service, giving access to public transit
to those that may be too far outside the fixed-route network to utilize it.
FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $3,780,000
 Total Project Cost: $38,000,000

Smith Street Bridge

Proposed Recipient:
Village of Brockport

Location of Project:
Smith St, Brockport, NY 14420

Project Description:
Through the proposed Smith Street bridge improvement project, the Village of Brockport will
contribute to the development of the Brockport Loop, which is part of Governor Cuomo's
Reimagine the Canals initiative.

Justification of taxpayer funds:

The proposed Smith Street bridge improvement project will not only increase pedestrian,
bicyclist, and motorist safety in Brockport, but will also encourage the adaptive reuse of historic
Canal-related infrastructure as part of the Brockport Loop project. This development will
contribute significantly to economic revitalization efforts that support the Village of Brockport
and the Finger Lakes region as a whole through Governor Cuomo’s Reimagine the Canals
initiative.

Project Explanation and Purpose

The main project benefit will be helping to connect the SUNY Brockport campus to the Empire
State Trail through the adaptive use of historic infrastructure. This infrastructure development
project will encourage economic activity and outdoor recreation. It will also improve the safety,
efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people, which is a key goal of the
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act.

Work will include installing ADA-compliant sidewalks on the approach to the bridge; adding
crosswalks, guardrails, and traffic signals for pedestrian and bicyclist safety and accessibility;
repairing the retaining wall to prevent bridge and/or roadway failure; and replacing the wooden
stairs at the southwest area of the bridge with concrete ones.
FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $466,920
 Total Project Cost: $583,650

Webster Economic Access Project

Project Recipient:
Village of Webster

Location of Project:
Orchard Street, Panama Road, Mitcheldean Drive, San Jose Drive 14580 Webster, New York
14580

Project Description:
The Village of Webster, NY is seeking Federal Highway Administration assistance to
rehabilitate an existing, disinvested industrial roadway network currently under private
ownership by Xerox Corporation.

Justification of Taxpayer Dollars:

The Webster Economic Access Project is anticipated to be a catalytic project that will spark
economic growth and investment in one of the largest industrial complexes within the Finger
Lakes Region. To facilitate investment and private sector job creation, the Village desires to
take dedication of 8.5 lane-miles of the roadway network to maximize mobility across the
community and help facilitate redevelopment and reuse of underutilized campus assets. Public
dedication of these corridors will ensure that all future portions of the industrial facility have
well-maintained access. Extensive rehabilitation/reconstruction of the roadways is required to
ensure the long-term success of the employment zone. Improvements to multi-modal access and
safety are also required to make the area more attractive for private investment and job creation.
The scale of the undertaking is beyond the budgetary capacity of the Village of Webster without
funding assistance from State and/or Federal government. The rehabilitation and improvement
of these roadways and expansion of mobility options within the community is a legitimate use of
taxpayer funds to the benefit of local and regional residents, employees and businesses.

Project Explanation and Purpose:

The roadway network provides critical access between the campus and the adjacent collector and
arterial network. Further, the closure of this network to public traffic would negatively impact
mobility within the community. The transfer of these corridors to the public domain is
anticipated to have the following benefits: 1. Enhance access for internal Campus buildings; 2.
Enhance bike/ped/vehicular mobility across the community; and 3. Facilitate redevelopment and
reuse of underutilized campus assets to stimulate private investment and job creation. Xerox and
the Village are negotiating to bring this infrastructure into the public domain to expand access
within the campus and throughout the larger 1,400-acre industrial zone within the Town and
Village of Webster, NY.
FUNDING:
 Amount Requested: $6,837,500
 Total Project Cost: $9,203,000

 On STIP/TIP