Rochester City Council Approves Contingency Funds for Link Transit Project
What happened
The Rochester City Council approved the use of up to $500,000 of Link contingency funds to support businesses affected by the Second Street construction project. This support follows the recent closures of Thai-Riffic and Thesis Beer Project, whose owners cited conflicts with the construction as contributing factors. The Link Rapid Transit system involves a 2.8-mile dedicated bus service through downtown, with service expected to begin in August 2027.
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Why it matters
The funding is intended to help businesses navigate the impacts of the major transit infrastructure project. The council noted that the city could not provide direct payments to any single business under these support programs.
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Who's involved
- city councilLegislative body responsible for approving the use of contingency funds for the transit project.
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