Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GBNRTC?
The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) is the interagency transportation planning group which establishes policies and programs for the Niagara Frontier. In 1975, the GBNRTC was designated by New York State to be responsible for transportation planning in Erie and Niagara Counties.
The organization provides a regional decision-making forum for the development of a multimodal, integrated transportation system that best fits the Niagara Frontier.
How are you Funded?
Funding for the GBNRTC is provided by both the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration. The GBNRTC periodically undergoes a Federal certification process to ensure that it is adequately meeting Federal mandates.
What is an MPO?
Urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 must have a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The MPO, in cooperation with the State and other transportation providers, carries out the metropolitan transportation planning process, which includes development of a 20 Year Transportation Plan and a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
How can I get in touch with GBNRTC staff?
GBNRTC staff ban be reached Monday to Friday at 716-856-2026 between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fax number is 716-856-3203 and is operational 24 hours per day. Electronic mail is also available.
What is the organizational structure of the GBNRTC?
The GBNRTC Policy Board is made up of elected and appointed officials primarily responsible for implementing the region's transportation programs. The Policy members meet twice a year to review overall planning goals and formally approve transportation policies.
The Planning and Coordinating Committee (PCC) consists of representatives appointed by the Policy Board members. The group convenes monthly to discuss planning issues relevant to the region’s transportation system. The PCC functions to ensure that transportation improvements are compatible with local development goals as well as with state and national standards and requirements.
How can I get on your newsletter mailing list?
Please contact James Manuel at 716-856-2026 with your name, phone number and address. In addition, you may sign up online.
Where can I find Traffic Counts?
You may find our latest Average Daily Traffic (ADT) listings in the Data section. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view this file. This file is updated quarterly.
I downloaded a file from your site but can not view it. Why?
In order to read any of our electronic documents, you must first download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is free of charge from Adobe's web site. This format is used to protect, standardize and compress the files.
Your site is giving me an error message. Why?
Due to the advanced formatting used on the GBNRTC web site, older browsers may have trouble viewing the pages correctly.
Do I need Acrobat8.x?
Not at this time. However, the newest versions support additional features which may not be available in older versions. So it is probably a good idea to get the free upgrade when you get a chance.
How often is your website updated?
Currently, the site is updated as new information becomes available. Traffic counts are updated quarterly.