The City of Rochester provides public litter baskets at locations where litter has been a problem.
Typically, these areas are associated with high pedestrian traffic (e.g., major bus stops, street corners, public buildings, commercial areas, etc.).
The baskets are emptied at least once a week, depending on need. Litter baskets may not be used for disposal of residential or commercial refuse.
The Rochester Police Department (RPD) Police Academy is a local academy conducted at the Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility, 1190 Scottsville Road. Students generally attend the police academy Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The police academy is the foundation to basic police knowledge and skills. In the police academy, recruits form a bond with one other, which is the foundation of the RPD-Team concept.
In response to guidelines issued by New York State, the City of Rochester investigated the possibility that vapors from the Former Emerson Street Landfill (FESL) may be entering buildings now located on the site. The City performed appropriate mitigation procedures. Past investigations did not indicate any risk, but new guidance documents on vapor intrusion levels issued by NYS have initiated the City's reinvestigation of the site.
To continue its climate action efforts and become more resilient, the City of Rochester has conducted a Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), released in 2018. The purpose of this CVA is to evaluate the City’s ability to adapt to anticipated climate change impacts in order to enhance its resilience planning efforts.
The City has two types of dedicated pedestrian crossing signals: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon and Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFB). These two types of pedestrian controlled crossing signals are explained in more detail in the pictures below. The pictures can be downloaded as a PDF here.
The City of Rochester's Bureau of Equipment Services maintains the City's fleet. Keeping the fleet running and ready for any circumstance allows us to delivery world class services to our citizens.
Learn more about Equipment Services' mission and guiding values .
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City of Rochester Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot Program
Rochester Animal Services volunteers are essential to the success of the organization. Our volunteers help to enhance the quality of life for animals at the shelter. They extend their time and hearts to the animals. Many activities involve direct contact with the animals but there are many opportunities that also provide supportive and administrative functions.