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NFTA light-rail extension gets green light from federal transit agency Federal officials have approved NFTA-Metro’s light-rail expansion plan, a key step toward extending service to Tonawanda, Amherst, and UB’s North Campus.

Big news! Federal approval was granted for Metro Rail extension to Tonawanda and Amherst
www.wgrz.com/article/traf...

11.02.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A 1971 study showing proposed Metro Rail to the Airport

09.02.2026 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Metro Rail Didn't Kill Downtown | Citizens for Regional Transit

You can download Seth's article here:
citizenstransit.org/node/247

20.01.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Free! Download PDF
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08.01.2026 05:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From our friends at Buffalo Transit Riders Union

05.01.2026 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The band warms up in Buffalo using special band warmer.

08.12.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DL&W Grand Opening Kenmore East Sr High School Band

08.12.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New entrance to DL&W station

New entrance to DL&W station

Congratulations NFTA

08.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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DL&W station - Wikipedia

today is momentous for the DL&W terminal.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DL%26W_...

08.12.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UB School of Architecture and Planning students will present ideas on what new train stations for future Belt Line and Airport Line.

10.11.2025 00:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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During just 45 days for official public comments...

29.09.2025 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tired of eBay asking you to donate to charities you never heard of? You can fix that!

24.09.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Contest: This is from a recent report. Can you find the report?

14.09.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CRT Public Comments on UB/Amherst Metro Rail DEIS | Citizens for Regional Transit

CRT has submitted public comments on the Buffalo-Amherst-Tonawanda Metro Bus & Rail extension Draft Environmental Impact statement. You can read our submission here:
citizenstransit.org/node/244

08.09.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WUFO premier broadcast
YouTube video by East Side Parkways WUFO premier broadcast

East Side Parkways Coalition has a new radio program. Here's the first edition:
youtu.be/UPf_X8tTFZg?...

17.08.2025 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NFTA expansion supporters believe a new rail is needed, citing UB bus ridership concerns Citizens For Regional Transit support the NFTA rail expansion to Amherst because they believe UB's bus system can't handle the current ridership load.

CRT is in the news!
www.wgrz.com/video/news/l...

03.08.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Decisions about whether to invest future transportation dollars in highways vs transit have huge implications. CCI modeling finds that every $1 billion shifted from highway expansion to transit saves at least $1.7 billion in social and environmental costs.

24.07.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Letting People Move - Climate and Community Institute Transportation policy represents a key tool to address both the cost of living and climate crises. In the United States, the shortcomings of today’s transportation system …

What’s the best way to spend $1 billion for transportation?

Our latest report shows the positive impacts of every $1 billion shifted from highways to transit and identifies key policy levers to shift transportation investments away from highway spending.

climateandcommunity.org/research/let...

24.07.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 15
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A major milestone for the Tonawanda-Amherst Metro Rail extension

25.07.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Citizens Regional Transit Corporation - 2025 Give 716 Join me in making a difference in WNY by donating to Give 716 today! #Give716

CRT is participating in Give 716. Any donation entitles the donor to an additional 6 free months of membership.
give716.org/give/give716...

14.07.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Map showing Buffalo Metro rail proposed line from UB South Campus to UB North Campus.

Map showing Buffalo Metro rail proposed line from UB South Campus to UB North Campus.

Fun Buffalo Metro Rail history. Here's an excerpt from a 1974 plan for the Amherst Metrol Rail segment. Notice which parts would be subway and which would be arial.

10.07.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun Buffalo Metro Rail history. In April 1974 there were plans for Hamburg, Richmond Ave, and Cheektowaga lines in addition to the Main Street line.

09.07.2025 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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According to data from The Urban Institute

19.06.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CRT gets fan mail! Follow this link to join or renew membership www.paypal.com/donate/?host...

05.06.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
NYS DOT employee running away with the Region Central Plan with outraged public screaming at them.

NYS DOT employee running away with the Region Central Plan with outraged public screaming at them.

GObike and the Scajaquada Corridor Coalition are outraged by the DOT's move to remove dedicated funding for the 198's transformation.

Please write a letter to staff@gbnrtc.org
RE: DRAFT TIP: ENGINEERING & FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR PHASE 2 OF KENSINGTON & SCAJAQUADA EXPRESSWAYS

31.05.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CRT asks that you take a moment to send an email in support of this NFTA project

31.05.2025 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)

A new video for our politicians to watch: youtu.be/wqGxqxePihE?...

27.05.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get the latest update on Metro Amherst extension and Bailey Ave Bus Rapid Transit

19.05.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Belt Line presentation tonight (Tues May 13)

13.05.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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