The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Erie and Niagara Counties, is in the process of updating the current FFY 23-27 TIP (covering the period 10/1/22 to 9/30/26). The updated TIP will cover the period FFY 26-30 (10/1/25 to 9/30/30).

Per federal regulations (CFR 23 § 450.326), the GBNRTC, in cooperation with the State(s) and any affected public transportation operator(s), is required to develop a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the metropolitan planning area. The TIP reflects the investment priorities established in the current Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Update and shall cover a period of no less than 4 years, be updated at least every 4 years, and be approved by the MPO and the Governor. Once implemented, the TIP is designed to make progress toward achieving defined performance targets.

The GBNRTC FFY 26-30 TIP incorporates heightened considerations to ensure that WNY region’s transportation system can facilitate the efficient movement of individuals and commerce, and will address:

  • System maintenance and preservation

  • Climate/resilience vulnerabilities

  • Reduction of transportation carbon footprint

  • Improved mobility options

  • Support of operational enhancements and emergency response efforts

  • Improved safety and accessibility for all system users

  • Improved freight movement and logistics.

Public comments will be received for 30 days from 5/2/25 until Close of Business (COB) on 6/2/25.

Comments may be submitted to GBNRTC via email at staff@gbnrtc.org, by voicemail at 716-856-2026 x300, or by mail at 438 Main St, Suite 503, Buffalo, NY 14202. You may also share your input by attending one of our in-person or virtual public meetings, as listed below.

Two TIP public meetings are scheduled:

1. Tuesday 5/6/25 from 6 PM - 8 PM (Virtual via Zoom) - see attached flyer for QR link.

2. Thursday 5/8/25 from 2 PM to 4 PM (Live - NFTA 1st Floor Conference Room - 181 Ellicott St Buffalo 14203).

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If you have any additional questions or comments, please email us at staff@gbnrtc.org, or contact us at the address and telephone number above.

The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Unites States Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation, regulations, statutes and orders, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any MPO program or activity.