Rochester Is Getting On Board ROC Transit Day

<p><strong>original article:</strong> <a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/2013/06/rochester-is-getting-on-board-roc-transit-day/">http://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/2013/06/rochester-is-getting-on-board-roc-transit-day/</a></p><p><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-2013.jpg" rel="lightbox-ROCtransitday2013-2" title="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013."><img alt="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013." src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-2013.jpg" style="margin:0px 0px 6px 0px;" border="1" width="100%"></a><br>A few short weeks ago I told you about <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/" target="_new">ROC Transit Day 2013</a>. The idea is simple… pedestrians make for a vibrant city. The more people Rochester has walking the streets instead of driving, the stronger our community will be; and the stronger our local economy will be. ROC Transit Day is a holiday from our cars. It’s a day to celebrate local businesses. And it’s a day to cast a symbolic vote for a stronger transit system…</p><p><!--break--></p><p><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-map.gif" rel="lightbox-ROCtransitday2013-2" title="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013."><img alt="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013." src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-map.gif" style="margin:0px 0px 6px 0px;" border="1" width="100%"></a><br>Rochester’s business community is quickly catching on. Over the past two weeks the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/find-fun.php#start" target="_new">ROC Transit Day map <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a> has begun to fill up with restaurants, merchants, and businesses who understand why this effort is so important. From Downtown Rochester to Avon NY, businesses are stepping up and offering fantastic deals for anyone who rides the bus on June 20.</p><p>But with just under three weeks to go, we still see large areas of Rochester that aren’t represented. So we need YOUR help…</p><h3>Do have a job?</h3><p>If so, ask your employer (your manager or your HR person) why they haven’t contacted us for some <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/free-bus-pass.php#start" target="_new">FREE fare cards <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a>. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a>.</p><h3>Do run a business?</h3><p>Get your business on our <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/find-fun.php#start" target="_new">interactive map <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a>. All you need to do is tell us what you plan to offer transit riders on June 20. We’ll actively promote your business on Facebook and Twitter and will help drive customers to you. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/sponsor-form.php#start" target="_new">sponsor form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a> now.</p><p>You don’t sell anything? That’s ok. Ask us to give you some <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/free-bus-pass.php#start" target="_new">FREE fare cards <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a> for your employees to use. It’s too easy! Just <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a>.</p><h3>Are you unemployed or independently wealthy?</h3><p>Even YOU can help! We need volunteers to help us give away free prizes to transit riders on June 20. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" style="position:relative; top:2px;" border="0" width="15"></a> and let us know you’d like to volunteer. You’ll get a free fare card, a free T-shirt, and you’ll make lots of people smile.</p><p><img src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/pixel.gif" style="margin:-10px 0px -10px 0px;" border="0"></p><h3>Add your business or organization to this growing list…</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.5linx.com/">5LINX Enterprises, Inc.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.astepapart.com/">A Step Apart</a></li><li><a href="http://www.abundance.coop/">Abundance Cooperative Market</a></li><li><a href="http://www.beancruisesandtravel.com/">Bean Cruise and Travel</a></li><li><a href="http://www.billgrays.com/">Bill Gray’s</a></li><li><a href="http://brandnetworksinc.com/">BrandNetworks</a></li><li><a href="http://bccr.org/">Breast Cancer Coalition</a></li><li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChartreuseStudios">Chartreuse Studios</a></li><li><a href="http://childcarecouncil.com/">Child Care Council</a></li><li><a href="http://www.christopherrobinspetcare.com">Christopher Robins Pet Care</a></li><li><a href="http://RochesterCityNewspaper.com/">City Newspaper</a></li><li><a href="http://rochestere.comforcare.com/">ComForcare Senior Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.dogtownhots.com/">DogTown</a></li><li><a href="http://www.DowntownsVisionCare.com/">Downtown’s Vision Care</a></li><li><a href="http://www.enchantedrosegarden.com/">Enchanted Rose Garden</a></li><li><a href="http://FLHSA.org/">Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fullmoonvista.com/">Full Moon Vista Bike &amp; Sport</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gardenaerial.com/">GardenAerial</a></li><li><a href="http://www.getcakedroc.com/">Get Caked</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochestergreen.org/">Greenovation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.group14621.com/">Group 14621 Community Association</a></li><li><a href="http://www.hegedornsmarket.com/">Hegedorn’s Market</a></li><li><a href="http://www.hose22.com/">Hose 22 Fire House Grill</a></li><li><a href="http://hubshout.com/">HubShout</a></li><li><a href="http://www.joebeanroasters.com/">Joe Bean Coffee Roasters</a></li><li><a href="http://www.krudco.com/">Krudco</a></li><li><a href="http://www.marshallstreetbarandgrill.com/">Marshall Street Bar &amp; Grill</a></li><li><a href="http://www.museumofplay.org/">National Museum of Play at The Strong</a></li><li><a href="http://novahome.co/">Nova – Home, Garden &amp; Gifts</a></li><li><a href="http://www.owlhouserochester.com/">Owl House</a></li><li><a href="http://www.partnersandnapier.com/">Partners + Napier</a></li><li><a href="http://penfieldbusiness.org/">Penfield Business Association</a></li><li><a href="http://www.posterart.com/">Poster Art</a></li><li><a href="http://www.reconnectrochester.org/">Reconnect Rochester</a></li><li><a href="http://roccitycoalition.org/">Roc City Coalition</a></li><li><a href="http://rochesterbrainery.com/">Rochester Brainery</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochestercyclingalliance.org/">Rochester Cycling Alliance</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/about/rddc-2/">Rochester Downtown Development Corp</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochesterdowntown.com">Rochester Downtown Special Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/">Rochester Environment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.RochesterGreenLiving.com/">Rochester Green Living</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochestergreen.org/">Rochester Greenovation</a></li><li><a href="http://rocimprovement.org/2012/06/june-2012-gathering/">Rochester Improvement Society</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rhinossoccer.com/">Rochester Rhinos</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/">RochesterSubway.com</a></li><li><a href="http://RocVille.com/">RocVille.com</a></li><li><a href="http://Facebook.com/SarahAmeliaAntiquesGiclee">Sarah Amelia Antiques &amp; Giclee</a></li><li><a href="http://peppermint.storenvy.com/">Shop Peppermint</a></li><li><a href="http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/">Sierra Club (Rochester)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.theskylarklounge.com/">Skylark Lounge</a></li><li><a href="http://www.swbr.com/">SWBR Architects</a></li><li><a href="http://www.sweetdawnhsbc.com/">Sweet Dawn at HSBC Plaza</a></li><li><a href="http://Facebook.com/TattoosByPebbles">Tattoos by Pebbles and Company</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tomwahls.com/">Tom Wahl’s</a></li><li><a href="http://Facebook.com/TreasureTroveVintage">Treasure Trove Vintage</a></li><li><a href="http://www.truconceptsalon.com/">Tru Salon</a></li><li><a href="http://www.truyogarochester.com/">Tru Yoga</a></li><li><a href="http://www.turtlefly.com/">Turtlefly</a></li><li><a href="http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/">Seneca Park Zoo</a></li><li><a href="http://vittorioformalwear.com/">Vittorio Formalwear</a></li></ul>

<p><strong>original article:</strong> <a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/2013/06/rochester-is-getting-on-board-roc-transit-day/">http://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/2013/06/rochester-is-getting-on-board-roc-transit-day/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-2013.jpg" rel="lightbox-ROCtransitday2013-2" title="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013."><img alt="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013." src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-2013.jpg" border="1" width="100%" /></a><br />A few short weeks ago I told you about <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/" target="_new">ROC Transit Day 2013</a>. The idea is simple… pedestrians make for a vibrant city. The more people Rochester has walking the streets instead of driving, the stronger our community will be; and the stronger our local economy will be. ROC Transit Day is a holiday from our cars. It’s a day to celebrate local businesses. And it’s a day to cast a symbolic vote for a stronger transit system…</p> <p><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-map.gif" rel="lightbox-ROCtransitday2013-2" title="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013."><img alt="ROC Transit Day is coming. Lose your car keys on June 20, 2013." src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/roc-transit-day-map.gif" border="1" width="100%" /></a><br />Rochester’s business community is quickly catching on. Over the past two weeks the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/find-fun.php#start" target="_new">ROC Transit Day map <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a> has begun to fill up with restaurants, merchants, and businesses who understand why this effort is so important. From Downtown Rochester to Avon NY, businesses are stepping up and offering fantastic deals for anyone who rides the bus on June 20.</p> <p>But with just under three weeks to go, we still see large areas of Rochester that aren’t represented. So we need YOUR help…</p> <p>Do have a job? </p><p>If so, ask your employer (your manager or your HR person) why they haven’t contacted us for some <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/free-bus-pass.php#start" target="_new">FREE fare cards <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a>. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a>.</p> <p>Do run a business? </p><p>Get your business on our <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/find-fun.php#start" target="_new">interactive map <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a>. All you need to do is tell us what you plan to offer transit riders on June 20. We’ll actively promote your business on Facebook and Twitter and will help drive customers to you. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/sponsor-form.php#start" target="_new">sponsor form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a> now.</p> <p>You don’t sell anything? That’s ok. Ask us to give you some <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/free-bus-pass.php#start" target="_new">FREE fare cards <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a> for your employees to use. It’s too easy! Just <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a>.</p> <p>Are you unemployed or independently wealthy? </p><p>Even YOU can help! We need volunteers to help us give away free prizes to transit riders on June 20. <a href="mailto:info@reconnectrochester.org">Email us</a> or use the <a href="http://www.roctransitday.com/contact.php#start" target="_new">contact form <img alt="external link" src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/icon_link.gif" border="0" width="15" /></a> and let us know you’d like to volunteer. You’ll get a free fare card, a free T-shirt, and you’ll make lots of people smile.</p> <p><img src="http://www.rochestersubway.com/images/pixel.gif" border="0" /></p> <p>Add your business or organization to this growing list… </p><ul> <li><a href="http://www.5linx.com/">5LINX Enterprises, Inc.</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.astepapart.com/">A Step Apart</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.abundance.coop/">Abundance Cooperative Market</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.beancruisesandtravel.com/">Bean Cruise and Travel</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.billgrays.com/">Bill Gray’s</a></li> <li><a href="http://brandnetworksinc.com/">BrandNetworks</a></li> <li><a href="http://bccr.org/">Breast Cancer Coalition</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChartreuseStudios">Chartreuse Studios</a></li> <li><a href="http://childcarecouncil.com/">Child Care Council</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.christopherrobinspetcare.com">Christopher Robins Pet Care</a></li> <li><a href="http://RochesterCityNewspaper.com/">City Newspaper</a></li> <li><a href="http://rochestere.comforcare.com/">ComForcare Senior Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.dogtownhots.com/">DogTown</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.DowntownsVisionCare.com/">Downtown’s Vision Care</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.enchantedrosegarden.com/">Enchanted Rose Garden</a></li> <li><a href="http://FLHSA.org/">Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.fullmoonvista.com/">Full Moon Vista Bike &amp; Sport</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gardenaerial.com/">GardenAerial</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.getcakedroc.com/">Get Caked</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochestergreen.org/">Greenovation</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.group14621.com/">Group 14621 Community Association</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hegedornsmarket.com/">Hegedorn’s Market</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.hose22.com/">Hose 22 Fire House Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://hubshout.com/">HubShout</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.joebeanroasters.com/">Joe Bean Coffee Roasters</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.krudco.com/">Krudco</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.marshallstreetbarandgrill.com/">Marshall Street Bar &amp; Grill</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.museumofplay.org/">National Museum of Play at The Strong</a></li> <li><a href="http://novahome.co/">Nova – Home, Garden &amp; Gifts</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.owlhouserochester.com/">Owl House</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.partnersandnapier.com/">Partners + Napier</a></li> <li><a href="http://penfieldbusiness.org/">Penfield Business Association</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.posterart.com/">Poster Art</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.reconnectrochester.org/">Reconnect Rochester</a></li> <li><a href="http://roccitycoalition.org/">Roc City Coalition</a></li> <li><a href="http://rochesterbrainery.com/">Rochester Brainery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochestercyclingalliance.org/">Rochester Cycling Alliance</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/about/rddc-2/">Rochester Downtown Development Corp</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochesterdowntown.com">Rochester Downtown Special Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochesterenvironment.com/">Rochester Environment</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.RochesterGreenLiving.com/">Rochester Green Living</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochestergreen.org/">Rochester Greenovation</a></li> <li><a href="http://rocimprovement.org/2012/06/june-2012-gathering/">Rochester Improvement Society</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rhinossoccer.com/">Rochester Rhinos</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rochestersubway.com/">RochesterSubway.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://RocVille.com/">RocVille.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://Facebook.com/SarahAmeliaAntiquesGiclee">Sarah Amelia Antiques &amp; Giclee</a></li> <li><a href="http://peppermint.storenvy.com/">Shop Peppermint</a></li> <li><a href="http://newyork.sierraclub.org/rochester/">Sierra Club (Rochester)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theskylarklounge.com/">Skylark Lounge</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.swbr.com/">SWBR Architects</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sweetdawnhsbc.com/">Sweet Dawn at HSBC Plaza</a></li> <li><a href="http://Facebook.com/TattoosByPebbles">Tattoos by Pebbles and Company</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tomwahls.com/">Tom Wahl’s</a></li> <li><a href="http://Facebook.com/TreasureTroveVintage">Treasure Trove Vintage</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.truconceptsalon.com/">Tru Salon</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.truyogarochester.com/">Tru Yoga</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.turtlefly.com/">Turtlefly</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.senecaparkzoo.org/">Seneca Park Zoo</a></li> <li><a href="http://vittorioformalwear.com/">Vittorio Formalwear</a></li> </ul>