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Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)

181 Ellicott Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716.855.7300

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The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is a diversified and synergistic organization serving Buffalo Niagara through cost-effective, quality transportation services everyday.

Press Releases

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
NFTA announces results of paratransit expansion study.
The results of the NFTA’s comprehensive review of its paratransit service focus on the improvement of the service’s accessibility and efficiency.
Sept. 30, 2024
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NFTA opens its Canalside Train Station.
The Canalside Train Station features advanced ticketing systems, real-time transit information displays and increased accessibility options.
July 3, 2024
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FTA Acting Administrator Veronica Vanterpool presents MARTA with a TOD grant.
The grants will be going to 20 communities in 16 states to help communities develop local plans to encourage ridership by developing housing and businesses near transit corridors...
April 3, 2024
Benefits of the app include ease of access, as well as fare capping, which ensures riders won’t pay more than $5 a day no matter how much they ride the bus or rail.
Sept. 6, 2023
New Flyer of America
A New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE bus with ramp deployed.
The agreement will see the first buses delivered to NFTA in 2022 and carries an option to purchase up to 140 additional vehicles.
March 3, 2021
New card deck provide step-by-step guidance for riders and travelers living with Autism and cognitive challenges.
Jan. 28, 2021
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NFTA has added 30-day passes on Token Transit, a contactless fare payment option.
The online survey provided valuable feedback to the agency’s COVID-19 response.
Aug. 4, 2020
Research from the Accessibility Observatory at the University of Minnesota recently ranked the top metropolitan areas in the country for connecting workers with jobs by transportation...
Jan. 4, 2018
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Givin' and Groovin' Metro stuff-a-bus.
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced the impressive results of its food drive that garnered 1302 pounds of food to help those served by the Food Bank of WNY...
Aug. 29, 2017
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Jan. 11, that Metro is introducing compressed natural gas operating vehicles to its fleet, as the agency takes the initiative...
Jan. 19, 2016

Articles

Denver RTD
RTD is suspending service on its L Line for 20 days to complete a rail maintenance project.
The agencies are all undertaking maintenance projects in July to limit the number of riders impacted by construction, while performing work that will improve service and safety...
July 13, 2023
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
TSA Administrator David Pekoske, left, presents a plaque to NFTA Executive Director Kim Minkel indicating that NFTA received the Gold Standard Award.
NFTA is one of four transit agencies to earn the distinction, which recognizes excellence in transit safety and security.
April 10, 2023
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Rachel A. Maloney Joyner, Manager, Bus and Special Service Operations, NFTA-Metro
Rachel A. Maloney Joyner, Manager, Bus and Special Service Operations, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA-Metro)
Aug. 23, 2022
USDOT/HIRTA
The Complete Trip – ITS4US Deployment Program is a three-phased initiative designed to create large-scale, replicable deployments that generate increased mobility options across multiple modes of transportation to address the challenges of planning and executing complete trips.
Four projects received a share of the funding to advance projects providing more efficient, affordable and accessible transportation options for underserved communities.
June 10, 2022
Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Patrick Cashin
APTA awarded a Gold Award to Long Island Rail Road as part its Rail Safety Awards.
The annual recognition honors transit agencies for innovative and proactive safety and security programs.
Sept. 23, 2020

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The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) announced Aug. 31, that Metro, in conjunction with Trillium CNG, has begun construction on a high capacity fast fill compressed...
Sept. 3, 2015
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Metro Rail will operate modified, single track service starting June 24, as work continues to return vehicular traffic ...
June 20, 2013
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced June 12 it has been awarded a certificate of merit for security by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA...
June 13, 2013