The community is excited about the brand new RTS Transit Center! Here are just a few notable quotes about the brand new RTS Transit Center.
“In addition to the over 55,000 customers we serve daily, we believe that growing numbers of Rochester residents and visitors of all ages will begin to choose the bus because it’s safe, convenient, accessible, efficient, even enjoyable—and, of course, affordable. At just one dollar a ride, our fare remains the lowest in New York State. RTS is now a giant step closer to becoming the transit system people can build their lives around—to access jobs, education, health care, shopping, and the countless activities our region has to offer.”
- Bill Carpenter, CEO, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
“Every detail of this Transit Center and the operational improvements this building heralds, have been crafted with a relentless focus on making public transit safe, convenient and accessible for our customers.”
- Jim Redmond, Chairman, RGRTA Board of Commissioners
“The road to this moment was long, but I am proud to say that Rochester’s new downtown Transit Center has finally arrived at its destination, and will soon provide residents, commuters, and travelers with the state-of-the-art station they deserve. All told, this transit center could spell major economic growth for the entire region, bringing new business and new jobs in by the busload. “
- Charles E. Schumer, United States Senator
“As many as 100 buses an hour could travel through here during peak times, carrying people to the city’s revitalized downtown, the University of Rochester, the museum district, the Rochester Institute of Technology, shopping and dining. The RTS Transit Center makes those opportunities more accessible than ever before. And that’s especially true for seniors and people with disabilities who will be able to move about with much greater convenience and safety.
- Therese W. McMillan, Acting Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
“The RTS Transit Center will transform public transportation throughout downtown Rochester. As the city expands and becomes an urban destination, extending fast, affordable and convenient public transit is crucial. I applaud our state and federal partners as well as the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority for recognizing the importance of this project for the region."
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Robert Duffy, Lieutenant Governor of New York
“I want to applaud everyone, the RGRTA team, the people that built and the people that designed the center. It really came out ascetically beautiful, modern, and functional.”
- Joseph Robach, New York State Senator
“The Transit Center is a focal point for a bold vision. To Bill Carpenter and his team: this truly will change our center city forever.”
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Maggie Brooks, Monroe County Executive
"The new Downtown Transit Center represents an important transformation for downtown. Not only will it help our residents, but traffic will flow more smoothly with the buses off Main Street. I commend the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority for completing this ahead of schedule.”
- Lovely Warren, Mayor, City of Rochester
What are you most excited about when the new RTS Transit Center Opens on Nov. 28? Share your thoughts with us!