Walk Bike
Irondequoit
Since 2022 Walk Bike Irondequoit has been a community-driven initiative working to make our town safer, more accessible, and more connected for people of all ages and abilities. We advocate for practical, people-centered improvements, such as sidewalks, bike lanes, traffic calming, and safer crossings, that make it easier to walk, bike, and roll throughout Irondequoit. Our work is grounded in the belief that transportation is about more than getting from place to place; it’s about creating a healthier, more vibrant community where everyone can participate fully in daily life.
Through community engagement and collaboration with local leaders and organizations, Walk Bike Irondequoit helps turn ideas into action. We bring residents’ lived experiences into planning processes, support policies that prioritize safety and sustainability, and work to secure funding for infrastructure that benefits the whole community. As part of Color Irondequoit Green, we are committed to advancing equitable, climate-conscious solutions that improve quality of life across our town.
Get in touch with us: walkbikeitown@gmail.com
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Proposed Irondequoit east-west bike boulevard
Current Projects
Some of WBI's current projects or areas of advocacy...
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Supporting safer 25 MPH neighborhood streets in Irondequoit
WBI has launched a petition asking that the town move to adopt universal 25 MPH speed limits on all town-controlled roads. We need to make our streets safer for kids, for older adults, for bikers, and for all road users, including those behind the wheel! For clarification: many major roadways and highways in town are controlled by the county or the state, but the town controls speeds for most others. The state allows towns to adopt 25 MPH speed limits on town roads, but towns must follow a number of steps first. Read more at the petition link, and sign on if you agree.
Got An Irondequoit Street Safety Story? Tell Us About it!
WBI launched a 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. Follow the link or use the QR code to take the survey. Thanks!
New Bike Repair Kit at the IPL
Last year, the director of the IPL approached WBI to ask how the library could be more supportive of and welcoming to bikers. One idea that came up was to have a circulating bike repair kit at the library. The IPL recently launched that kit, complete with a bit of WBI co-branding! The kit is very handy, and we are very grateful to the library staffers that put this project together.
Irondequoit Bike Boulevards
Since 2022, Walk Bike Irondequoit has advocated for the implementation of the bike boulevards envisioned in the Town of Irondequoit’s 2017 Active Transportation Plan. These low-stress neighborhood cycling routes are intended to improve neighborhood connectivity, encourage safer bicycling for riders of all ages and abilities, & strengthen links between parks, schools, commercial areas, & existing trail systems. WBI continues to promote full rollout of the bike boulevard network so Irondequoit can realize the long-term active transportation vision established in the ATP. We hear there may be funding for the bike boulevard in next year's budget.
Resources
Below you'll find key reports, plans, and reference materials that inform and support Walk Bike Irondequoit’s work. These resources provide important context on existing conditions, community priorities, and recommended improvements, and are valuable for residents, advocates, and local leaders alike.
We’ve made these materials available as downloadable PDFs and images so they’re easy to access, share, and use in your own advocacy or learning. Whether you’re looking to better understand a specific project, explore best practices, or engage more deeply in shaping the future of transportation in Irondequoit, this collection is a starting point for informed, community-driven action.
The Irondequoit Active Transportation Plan is a comprehensive roadmap outlining strategies and priority projects to improve walking, biking, and overall mobility throughout the town for people of all ages and abilities.
WBI's Norton Ridge Trail proposal outlines a vision for a new multi-use trail that would expand safe, off-road walking and biking connections while enhancing access to natural areas and key destinations in Irondequoit.
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The Monroe County Active Transportation Plan is a countywide strategy that identifies policies, networks, and priority investments to expand safe, connected walking and biking options across Monroe County.
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The 2013 Irondequoit–Seneca Trail Feasibility Study evaluates potential routes, design considerations, and implementation strategies for a proposed multi-use trail along the east side of the Genesee River, aimed at improving walking and biking connections between Irondequoit and surrounding communities.
This document outlines Walk Bike Irondequoit’s proposed network of new and improved multi-use trails and bike boulevards—including the Laurelton Trolley Trail, Seneca Trail, Norton Ridge Trail, and an east–west bike boulevard—designed to expand safe, connected walking and biking routes across the community.
