Local Transportation
Getting around the Rochester area is just as easy as getting to it. Rochester prides itself on also offering a safe and convenient public transportation system for the millions of residents and visitors who traverse the streets and highways that form the foundation of Rochester’s transportation system. Major highways including I-90, Hwy 52, and Hwy 14 provide easy accessibility in and around the city and parking downtown is readily available. The city’s compact, walkable downtown makes exploring Rochester simple and streamlined. Rochester’s skyway and subway system also offer additional streamlined means of getting around the city and are the ideal way for patient and visitor access to the Mayo Clinic. The city’s expansive skyway system is a favorited visitor access point for shopping and dining during the cold winter months. It’s also easy to explore Rochester on two wheels—especially during the warmer months. In additional to designated bike paths, city buses are equipped with a bike rack allowing bikers to enjoy the distance they’d like to traverse. And for those drivers of electric vehicles, Rochester offers a variety of EV charging stations throughout the city. Plugshare, ChargeHub, and ChargeFinder can help identify EV charging stations near you.
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