Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
As the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Erie and Niagara Counties, the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC) coordinates long-range transportation planning for the Buffalo Niagara region.
Updated every five years, the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), also known as the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), identifies regional transportation needs, priorities, and strategies to guide future investments with at least a 20-year horizon. The plan’s results help inform the region's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and supports eligibility for federal transportation funding.
Introducing Forward Together 2060
Planning today. Moving forward together.
GBNRTC is developing Forward Together 2060, the region's next Long-Range Transportation Plan. Looking ahead over the next 25 years, the plan will help guide investments in roads, bridges, public transit, sidewalks, bicycle infrastructure, and other transportation facilities across Erie and Niagara Counties.
Developed in coordination with local communities, residents, and transportation partners, Forward Together 2060 will identify regional transportation priorities and establish a shared vision for the future.
Help Shape the Future of Transportation in Buffalo Niagara!
Transportation connects us to the places, people, and opportunities that matter. We want Forward Together 2060 to reflect the needs and priorities of the communities that call Erie and Niagara Counties home.
Your voice matters! Public input will be gathered throughout the planning process to help us understand where we are today, where we want to go, and how we move forward—together.
Stay involved, share your experiences, and help shape the future of transportation in our region.
We will inventory and analyze the existing transportation system, land use patterns, and demographic trends. Understanding the community’s experiences, concerns, and ideas for the future of transportation will help build a complete picture of current needs and challenges that the LRTP will need to address.
We will explore several possible futures for the Buffalo-Niagara region based on trends such as population changes, development patterns, technology, and travel habits. Public feedback will help us understand the opportunities and challenges each future could create and identify transportation investments that will benefit the region over the long term.
We will identify and prioritize transportation projects that address the needs and opportunities identified throughout the planning process. A long-term funding strategy will help determine which projects can be implemented over time. The draft LRTP, including proposed investments and strategies, will then be shared for public review and comment before it is finalized and adopted in Spring 2028.
Connect With Us in Your Community!
We're bringing Forward Together 2060 to communities across Erie and Niagara Counties! Stop by one of our upcoming tabling events to learn more about the plan, ask questions, and share your transportation experiences and ideas in person.
Help shape the future of transportation in Buffalo Niagara! Download and share the Forward Together 2060 Fact Sheet and Survey with your friends, neighbors, and community networks.
Our Current Plan: Moving Forward 2050
While Forward Together 2060 is being developed, Moving Forward 2050 remains the region's current adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
Published in Spring 2023, Moving Forward 2050 establishes the region's long-term transportation vision, priorities, and investment strategies. The plan was developed with input from residents, community stakeholders, and local, state, and federal transportation partners.
View the full resolution 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update.
View or Print the Regional Transportation Plan by Chapter
Cover, Executive Summary and Table of Contents
Previous Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Moving Forward 2050 (May 2018) - (Google Drive 57MB)