The RMSC and Visit Rochester are partnering with First Student in preparation for Rochester’s total solar eclipse weekend. This partnership aims to provide a convenient, reliable, and fully accessible transportation option to allow visitors to shuttle around the city to enjoy the variety of Rochester events going on.
Visitors will be able to park at the East End and South Avenue garages and shuttle in a continuous loop between the RMSC, George Eastman Museum, The Strong National Museum of Play, and the Memorial Art Gallery on Saturday and Sunday with an additional stop at the City of Rochester Public Market on Monday. When boarding the shuttle, no fee will be required (parking garage fees will still apply).
The shuttle will run from 9 a.m. to 6 pm. on April 6 and 7 with the last pick up cycle beginning at 5:30 p.m. On April 8, the shuttle will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the last cycle beginning at 6 p.m.
“We’ve been working on this plan with the City and partner organizations for months in anticipation of high tourism and traffic experienced by past total solar eclipse locations within the path of totality,” said Hillary Olson, President and CEO of the RMSC. “The goal is to alleviate the stress of traffic in the city leading up to and after totality, and make the experience an enjoyable one for visitors and residents.”
It is strongly recommended those attending the events plan ahead for travel time, especially on April 8. Allot extra time for travel, arrivals, and for the ride home. Traffic will likely be heavy.
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