CELEBRATE SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

It's always a great time to celebrate sustainable mobility, in various community transportation events held throughout the year. The events below are some that are coming up in the next few months. For those looking for sustainable ways to travel, 511NY Rideshare offers several commute options, including carpooling, vanpooling, public transportation, bicycling, walking, and telework. Check back in for updates and exciting new events happening in your area.

 

Car-Free Lake Placid

Travel car-free to Lake Placid and be eligible for discounts from area businesses and retailers. You can travel car-free to the Lake Placid area on Amtrak and the Adirondack Trailways bus service. Once you arrive in Lake Placid, the Essex County Public Transit offers public transportation locally, including many routes that serve tourists in peak seasons.  If you are planning a trip to Lake Placid, email us and we can help you plan your car-free experience. 

The following supporting organizations offer discounts:

Organization Type Url
Critters Gift shop Critters in Lake Placid
Adirondack Chocolates Snack shop Adirondack Chocolates Website
Uihlein Sugar Maple Field Station and Gift Shop of Cornell University Maple Syrup Distillery Sugar Syrup Distillery Blog
Healing Elements spa/beauty Healing Elements Website
To learn more about partnering with 511NY Rideshare, email us at info@511nyrideshare.org
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Let's Bike HV 2025

May 3-10, 2025

Join us for one or all three of these fun bike rides that will connect people of all ages to nature while demonstrating how to explore these vibrant cities on two wheels! (Plus — free swag, tune ups, bike kit giveaways, and more!) 

 

Rolling Together: Launching a Bike Bus

May 15, 2025 
This is a webinar with bike bus leaders for New Yorkers interested in learning more about creating bike buses in their own communities.