Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council

10/29/2026

Hamburg, We Want to Hear From YOU!

We're bringing Forward Together 2060 to the Hamburg Farmers Market this Saturday!

📍 Hamburg Farmers Market
🗓️ Saturday, October 31
⏰ 7:30 AM – 1 PM

Stop by our table, say hello, and share your thoughts on transportation in Buffalo Niagara!

Can't stop by? You can still share your feedback by taking our online survey through November 30!

Take the survey and learn more:
https://www.gbnrtc.org/metropolitan-transportation-plan

🎁 Survey respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card!

10/28/2026

Join us on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 9:30 AM for the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council's (GBNRTC) Policy Committee Meeting!

📍 Attend in person:
Highmark Stadium
One Bills Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127

💻 Or join us virtually!
Watch the meeting LIVE at:
🔗 http://meetings.gbnrtc.org/Policy

We welcome community members and transportation stakeholders to attend and stay informed about regional transportation planning in Erie and Niagara Counties.

10/21/2026

Forward Together 2060 is Coming to a Community Near You!

GBNRTC is developing Forward Together 2060, the region's next Long-Range Transportation Plan, and your feedback will help shape the future of transportation across Erie and Niagara Counties.

📍 Stop by one of our upcoming community events:

🗓️ October 24 – Lockport Farmers Market | 9 AM–2 PM

🗓️ October 31 – Hamburg Farmers Market | 7:30 AM–1 PM

🗓️ November 7 – Walden Galleria Mall | 2–5 PM

🗓️ November 19 – Buffalo Central Library | 11 AM–1 PM

💬 Can't make it in person? Take our survey online!

📝 Complete the survey at the link below by November 30, 2026, or stop by and share your feedback in person!
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/18900aaf35e04eeca4e2db52c1a01b07

🎁 Bonus! Survey respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card!

Learn more: https://www.gbnrtc.org/metropolitan-transportation-plan

10/20/2026

New York State has awarded $97.1 million to 35 projects aimed at improving pedestrian and bicycle safety, expanding trails, and creating more opportunities for active transportation!

Of that funding, $11.4 million will support three projects right here in Western New York:

📍 Town of Amherst – $7 million: Construction of a multi-use trail along the former New York Central Railroad corridor (Peanut Line).

📍 City of North Tonawanda – $2.7 million: Sidewalk improvements around city schools.

📍 Town of West Seneca – $1.7 million: New sidewalks, curb ramps, and crosswalks along Seneca Street and Ridge Road.

These investments will help create safer, more accessible ways for residents to walk, bike, and connect with their communities.

🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-97-million-support-improvements-alternative-transportation?fbclid=IwY2xjawVEgvdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMW9VVXFyWHRiVjNHWW9BdUVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2aitKMt_fMrWHKJhMfq1ZiBYJOWaL_KIIXGVCS94GiViJTnJCCBzVojaxyY_aem_6F-ouXI4pAH0QZz41_CEkQ

Governor Hochul announced that more than $97 million in funding has been awarded to more than 30 communities across New York State for projects that promote alternative, environmentally friendly modes of travel, such as walking, biking or hiking.

10/19/2026

The Future of Transportation in Buffalo Niagara Starts With YOU!

We're excited to introduce Forward Together 2060, GBNRTC's next Long-Range Transportation Plan!

Looking ahead 25 years, this plan will help guide future investments in roads, bridges, public transit, walking, biking, and more across Erie and Niagara Counties.

Now we want to hear from YOU!

How do you get around? What transportation challenges do you face? What improvements would you like to see in our region?

📝 Take our survey by November 30, 2026, and help shape the future of transportation in Buffalo Niagara!
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/18900aaf35e04eeca4e2db52c1a01b07

🎁 Survey respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card!

🔗 Learn more and access the survey: https://www.gbnrtc.org/metropolitan-transportation-plan

Many paths. One future. Forward Together 2060.

GBNRTC is developing Forward Together 2060, the region's next Long-Range Transportation Plan. Looking ahead over the next 25 years, the plan will help guide investments in roads, bridges, public transit, sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and other transportation facilities across Erie and Niagara C...

10/14/2026

Join the City of Buffalo for a public information session to learn about upcoming street improvements and share your thoughts.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Westminster Community Charter School

Live, work, or travel along Bailey Avenue? Come learn what's planned and join the conversation!

10/08/2026

GBNRTC News and Updates:
PUBLIC NOTICES: Opportunity for Public Review and Comment

The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Erie and Niagara Counties, invites the public to review and comment on the following items.

Please see the public notices issued on October 7, 2026, below.

All public comments will be accepted for a 30-day period, beginning 10/8/26 until Close of Business (COB) on 11/9/26.

1. FFY 26-30 TIP Amendment 23
PIN 5763.36 William St (CR 338) Phase 1;Aurora St (CR 243) - Bowen Rd (CR 242) and PIN 5766.11 William St (CR 338) Phase 2; Transit Rd (US 20/NY 78) - Aurora St (CR 243)
2. 2027 Highway Safety Performance Measure Targets

Click below to read the News and Updates email:
https://mailchi.mp/490006798325/gbnrtc-news-and-updates-10613146
For more information visit us at:
https://www.gbnrtc.org/announcements

Stay in the loop with the latest from GBNRTC and our member agencies — including project updates, funding opportunities, public notice and meeting announcements, and key deadlines.

10/07/2026

In case you missed the October PCC meeting this morning.

Now you can watch the recording here:

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10/07/2026

Reminder: Join us this morning for the October PCC Meeting!
🗓 Today, October 7, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 In Person: HANSA Workspace
505 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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10/06/2026

What would make it easier to walk, bike or roll in your community?
Safer crossings? Better sidewalks? Connected bike routes? Improved accessibility?

📍 If you live, work or travel in Erie or Niagara County, we want to hear from you.

Take the ENACT survey and help identify where changes are needed most.
https://us.maptionnaire.com/q/4vt8gt2og499