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After the Erie Canal was rerouted south of downtown Rochester, the Rochester
Industrial & Rapid Transit Railway (the “subway”) was built in
its place as a link between the five different railroads and interurban trolley
lines that served the Rochester area. As the industrial landscape of Rochester
changed, and highways replaced the railroads, the Rochester subway gradually
became a relic of a bygone era. In 1956 the subway was abandoned and much of
its route was converted into Interstate 490 — built to connect Rochester
with the New York State Thruway (I-90). RochesterSubway.com exists to help spark
public dialogue around how we can better connect the neighborhoods of Rochester
NY, its cultural offerings, and surrounding communities. We believe Rochester’s
future is written in her past. Read more about the history of the Rochester Subway.
