What Walk Bike Irondequoit Is Working On Lately

Irondequoit has significant opportunities to become a safer and more welcoming community for people who walk, bike, and use public transportation. Walk Bike Irondequoit is working to help make that happen—advocating for practical improvements, engaging with town officials and other partners, and making sure that pedestrian and bicycle safety remain part of the conversation as our community invests in its future.

Here are some of the things we’ve been working on:

• 25 MPH on town roads: We launched a petition calling on the Town Board to adopt a 25 MPH speed limit on eligible town roads, and have been gathering signatures and personal stories to demonstrate the community’s support for safer speeds. Please sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/25MPH_for_Irondequoit_Streets

• Community street safety experiences survey: We launched a new survey to learn more about how Irondequoit residents get around, what makes walking and biking difficult or unsafe, and what changes they would like to see in their neighborhoods. The responses—including personal experiences and stories—will help us better understand community priorities and provide a stronger, resident-informed case when we advocate for improvements with town officials and other decision-makers. Please complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/248MSJxaae4beuQo9

• Meeting with Bill Lang: We’ve continued our conversations with Town officials about pedestrian and bicycle safety, including a recent meeting with Irondequoit Director of Community Development Bill Lang to discuss WBI’s priorities and opportunities for progress.

• Bus service and the Irondequoit Plaza transit hub: We’re staying in touch with RTS as the new transit hub at Irondequoit Plaza is finalized. Good transit infrastructure is an important part of a transportation system that works for everyone, and we want to help ensure that walking and biking connections are part of the conversation. RTS still plans to install bike racks, and we're planning to arrange a tour of the facility this fall.

• Bike boulevards: We’ve been advocating for implementation of the bike boulevard identified in Irondequoit’s Active Transportation Plan. We’re encouraged by news that the project may receive a dedicated line item in the Town’s 2027 budget—a potentially important step toward turning a long-discussed plan into a real network.

• NY Forward: WBI has been working with partners to advocate for pedestrian and bicycle safety to be central to projects funded through the Town’s NY Forward program. With significant investment coming to the Titus Avenue district, this is a major opportunity to create streets and public spaces that are safer and more welcoming for people walking and biking.

• Bike racks: We’ve also been reaching out about opportunities to get more bicycle parking at local businesses. Small improvements like secure, convenient bike racks can make a meaningful difference in making bicycling a practical option for everyday trips.

And there’s more in the works—including continuing advocacy around specific problem locations, working with community partners, and looking for opportunities to turn Irondequoit’s existing plans and policies into actual improvements on the ground.

We’re encouraged by the progress, but there’s still plenty to do. If you walk, bike, take the bus, or simply want Irondequoit to be a safer and more connected community, we invite you to get involved. Your experiences, ideas, and support help us make the case for better transportation options for everyone.