Rochester Expresses its Enthusiastic Support
The idea of filling in the Inner Loop has been discussed in the community for over two decades. As the facility has deteriorated over the years, support from surrounding neighborhoods, business owners, developers, and real estate firms has grown substantially. Transforming the sunken Inner Loop from a barrier to a beautiful, high quality street will benefit the entire community.
Support from the Community
The following are letters to United States Secretary of Transportation, Ray LaHood, in support of the City's Inner Loop East project. These letters were penned by local neighborhood associations, business associations, elected officials, property developers, and more. They illustrate the deep and varied community support that stands behind filling in the Inner Loop East.
Elected Officials
Metropolitan Planning Organization
Real Estate Developers Letters of Interest
Project Area Stakeholders and Neighborhood/Business Associations
- The Strong Museum of Play, a museum that attracts over 600,000 visitors annually
- Rochester Downtown Development Corporation, a downtown development advocacy group
- The University of Rochester, Rochester's largest employer
- Wadsworth Square Neighborhood Association, a neighborhood adjacent to the project area
- Upper East End Business Association, representing businesses in the project area
- Sector 5, a downtown resident advocacy group
- Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, a festival that attracts 200,000 visitors, held steps from the project area
- ESL, a federal credit union that recently built its headquarters on the edge of the Inner Loop
Regional Associations/Organizations
Other Interested businesses
Lend Your Support
If you'd like to show your support for the Inner Loop East project, please direct your encouragement in one of the following ways:
Via email: Erik.Frisch@cityofrochester.gov
In writing:
Mr. Erik Frisch, Transportation Specialist
Department of Environmental Services
City Hall
30 Church Street, Room 300B
Rochester, NY 14614
Via fax: (585) 428-6253, ATTN: Erik Frisch
Questions
If you have additional questions about the project, contact Mr. James McIntosh, City Engineer or Mr. Erik Frisch, Transportation Specialist at 428-6828.