NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 30, 2022) — The City of New Rochelle’s Department of Development hosted a Micro-Mobility event on May 20 at the New Rochelle Train Station.
The event brought in vendors to showcase zero-emission ways to get around the city and reduce dependency on single car trips.
Nissan provided a ‘Leaf’ electric vehicle for locals to test drive and learn about the advantages of driving sustainably.
Other vendors included 511 NY Rideshare, Circuit and VeoRide, who showcased alternate, inexpensive ways to get around New Rochelle.
Additionally, 511 NY Rideshare also provided New Rochelle with a comprehensive list of walking trails.
“Implementing strategies to reduce emissions and foster improved air quality to create a healthy and livable city is central to the City of New Rochelle’s overall mission of being a leading city in sustainability practices”, said Adam Salgado, Commissioner of Development at City of New Rochelle. “The micro-mobility event was a great opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to being an environmentally friendly city, while allowing vendors to showcase innovative, zero-emission transportation methods of the future.”
This event aimed to follow goals set in New Rochelle’s 2010-2030 ‘GreeNR’ sustainability plan, encouraging an ongoing commitment to sustainability, demonstrated not only through public policy, but also through individual action. Included in the plan, New Rochelle would like to achieve at least a 50% increase in the number of commuters who walk or bike, from 3,300 to 5,000. Mayor Noam Bramson spoke at Friday’s event speaking on the positive impact green transportation alternatives will have on New Rochelle.
“This week’s event showcased and celebrated sustainable and mobility options for our community and our residents”, said Mayor Noam Bramson. Whether we are walking, biking and or even using an electric car to even be utilizing mass transit, we are creating a healthier environment for our city.”
Last June, the City of New Rochelle launched a Veo bike and e-scooter share program, placing a fleet of 30 bikes and 350 standing electric scooters, throughout the city. This provides an inexpensive and sustainable way to explore New Rochelle. Even though the operation and vehicles are fully funded by private investment, grants and pennies collected from the local fountains the personal transportation initiative still requires city officials maintain a strong involvement, Guidence and monitoring of the program.
Operationally, the City of New Rochelle has expanded to its commitments to include sustainable and clean transportation with its own fleet of 14 ‘Leaf’ electric vehicles.
The micro-mobility event took place at Station Plaza on May 20 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM. For more information and to continue to see updates, please visit the Transportation and Mobility webpage.