NYLON – The New York Museum of Transportation officially opens a new track at its trolley barn 11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 25, with a brief ceremony and comments from William Carpenter, CEO of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA). According to a press release from the Museum of Transportation, the new track is a product of several years of volunteer effort and will provide space to refurbish the museum's newest trolley … [Read more...]
Livingston County Transportation Plan Wins National Award
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County is pleased to announce that the County’s Transportation Connectivity Plan, Connect LivINgston, has received national recognition by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the agencies’ 2015 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards (TPEA). According to a press release from the Livingston County Planning Department, the TPEA provides a unique opportunity to … [Read more...]
Livingston County Transportation Connectivity Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- Livingston County is developing a Transportation Connectivity Plan for the county. According to the press release, that was released on Tuesday, May 21, the intent is to develop a multi-modal transportation plan that “fosters partnerships and connections for the purpose of supporting and promoting a vital and sustainable Livingston County for existing and future residents and visitors alike.” A public informational meeting … [Read more...]
Santa is Coming to the Transportation Museum
RUSH--Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting the New York Museum of Transportation this coming Sunday, December 2, between the hours of 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to offer their seasonal blessings. Located at 6393 East River Road in Rush, the museum is holding its annual "Holly Trolley Rides", weekends through December 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring rides on the only authentic 80 year old electric trolley operation in New York … [Read more...]
Transportation museum offers holiday experience
RUSH — Visitors to the New York Museum of Transportation will be treated to an authentic, two-mile trolley car ride on the only trolley railroad in New York State from November 24th through December 16th. The trolley-ride, which is available with admission to the museum, will operate Saturdays and Sundays, running trips every half-hour from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The trolley will stop at Remelt’s Evergreen Acres, where passengers will have the … [Read more...]