The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) is inviting the community to explore ways to encourage Transit-Oriented Development along the existing Metro Rail line in the City of Buffalo as well as proposed Metro Rail extension to the Northtowns.
“Transit-Oriented Development is gaining momentum across the country as a way to leverage transit investment to enhance access to jobs and education, improve neighborhood connectivity to transit, and encourage community investment and economic development,” said GBNRTC Executive Director Hal Morse. “Essentially, Transit-Oriented Development provides our region the opportunity to capitalize on the full potential of transit investment to strengthen neighborhoods and bolster the economy.”
Public input is essential to the discussion and will help shape the community’s approach to Transit-Oriented Development along Metro Rail. Community members are encouraged to attend a workshop to share ideas and insights on Wednesday, March 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seneca One Tower lobby in Buffalo.
To get to Seneca One Tower, take Metro Rail to the Seneca Street Station or take a Metro Bus to the intersection of Seneca/Main and enter through the Northeast plaza entrance, or park at the Exchange Street parking garage and enter via the pedestrian bridge.
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Erie and Niagara counties, the GBNRTC is focused on establishing a comprehensive, coordinated and continuous transportation planning process for the region. The metropolitan planning process allows for the allocation of federal funding to improve transportation for all modes of travel – transit, walking, bicycling and car, and helps shape the way our community grows.