Rochester, NY
Municipality in New York
United States
Rochester, NY evaluates sustainable solution to transit inequity with Floshare EV sharing program
The Floshare pilot stations shareable Chevy Bolts at three public parking lots. Commuters reserve EVs for $5 per hour or $40 per day on the Floshare mobile app. Each trip includes 150 free miles, insurance, roadside assistance, and free charges using EV Connect cards. City officials offered $10 in Floshare credits for every completed survey during a month-long engagement on user experiences.
Rochester, NY
United States
Rochester, NY introduces new website and engagement campaign for Zoning Alignment Project
The ZAP will use public feedback to adjust the city's zoning scheme for improved equity and placemaking. A dedicated website houses the Rochester 2034 plan and documents on how zoning changes would bring its components to life. Residents supply feedback at four public meetings or using an online comment form. City officials will introduce additional online and in-person engagement opportunities to increase the volume of community input.
Rochester, NY
United States
Rochester, NY begins Person in Crisis pilot for alternative responses to mental health crises
The six-month pilot will dispatch a two-person PIC team on 911 and 211 calls related to non-violent health issues. The team features a mental health practitioner and a social worker on call 24 hours a day. PIC interventions include de-escalation techniques and crisis counseling once the scene is deemed secure. Residents with psychological and substance abuse issues are referred to additional services that improve their health outcomes.
Rochester, NY
United States