Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority - About the NFTAWelcome to the NFTA pressroom. We use this page to keep you informed and updated regarding what is happening within the Authority and to related transportation issues in our region. For current logos, click here Sept. TRAINING EXERCISE AT THE BUFFALO AIRPORT. Buffalo, NY.. WHO: The Buffalo Niagara International Airport will be conducting its FAA required Triennial Full Scale Exercise which includes the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Unit, NFTA Transit Police, Airport Airfield and Terminal Operations, multiple first response emergency responders from the Towns of Cheektowaga, Amherst, City of Buffalo, Erie County Emergency Services and Sheriff's Department, State Police, TSA, FBI and AMR. Twin City Ambulance and Mercy Flight will also be participating. The exercise will be testing the Airport. Representatives will give a briefing to the media prior to the start of the day. Media will be escorted to the Boeing 7. JACKSON, Andrew, seventh president of the United States, born in the Waxhaw settlement on the border between North and South Carolina, 15 March, 1767; died at the. Ginger) where they will be able to interview and film participants near the aircraft as part of the exercise. Looking for a Job? Metro Has One for You . Metro is experiencing a large number of retirements, creating immediate openings for bus operators. A collaboration between the Salt Institute for Documentary studies at MECA, The Corner storytelling series in Lewiston, and Frontier, Sound Bites is a new kind of. Ukraine location, size, and extent topography climate flora and fauna environment population migration ethnic groups languages religions transportation history. For Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii, FAQ/Walkthrough by Andrew Testa. Background information; Birth name: Andrew Maurice Gold: Born August 2, 1951 Burbank, California, United States: Died: June 3, 2011 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California. Tell me why I love you like I do, Tell me who can stop my heart as much as you, Tell me all your secrets, and I'll tell you most of mine They say nobody's. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director. Kenmore, NY from 4 to 7 p. Metro to Hold Public Hearings on Proposed New Fare Structure. Buffalo, NY.. The hearings will focus on modifications to the current fare structure that will let Metro take advantage of new technology and modernize the fare system. Niagara Falls City Hall in Council Chambers. Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Buffalo & Erie County Library Auditorium. Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY. Mail to NFTA, 1. 81 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 1. Attn: Service Planning Department or email to planning@nfta. Repairs made during this period are for the continued safety and efficiency of the rail system. Thank you for your continued patience. Passengers need to exit trains at Summer Best Station to utilize the shuttle service. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director said, . We work hard to provide a safe, convenient and economical service every day, but some days it is nice to go even further. This program is part of an overall customer appreciation initiative to thank customers for being loyal riders of the Metro system and to help make others aware of Metro services. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director said, . To find out more go to NFTA. June 1. 5, 2. 01. June Board Meeting Cancelled. Buffalo, NY.. Please be advised that the June 2. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's Board of Commissioners has been cancelled. This year Metro Bus and Rail is joining the national event by turning its headlights on key locations in the region. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director said, . The locations we have selected offer commuters the chance to see they do not need a car every day. They can help the environment, save money and still get everywhere they need to go. For more information on Metro Bus and rail, visit nfta. May 1. 3, 2. 01. 6FREE Metro Trolley Service Will be Offered to Hotel and Motel Guest. Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced that Metro will once again provide complementary trolley service to guests staying at participating Niagara Falls motels and hotels beginning Friday, May 1. Polk is the only Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives to become President of the United States; James K. Polk had the shortest retirement.Metro's Niagara Falls Trolley (formerly Route 5. T) buses will serve Niagara Falls Boulevard, Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls International Airport and downtown Niagara Falls, USA. Service will operate May 1. Oct. 7- 3. 0, Friday through Sunday, and May 2. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director said, . Further, we are excited about the new connectivity of services between the Discover Niagara Shuttle and the Niagara Falls Scenic Trolley this year. Through this united effort we will be better able to enhance the overall experience for people visiting the great City of Niagara Falls. The trolley pass, supported by the local Niagara Falls bed tax, allows pass holders FREE access to the trolley service and the entire Metro Bus and Rail system in Niagara and Erie counties. Passes must be validated in Niagara County and may be used anytime on the date the pass is punched by the Metro operator. Individuals without a trolley day pass may ride the service by paying Metro's regular adult fare of $2, $1 for children (5- 1. All other Metro passes are also valid. In downtown Niagara Falls, trolley stops are located at The Aquarium of Niagara Falls, the Seneca Niagara Casino, and the Niagara Falls Visitors Center. Service will also be provided to hotels and shops along Third Street, Rainbow Blvd. All Metro route maps, service updates and schedules can be found online at nfta. With a Metro Bus stop directly on Walmart property, bus passengers will not have to cross Walden Avenue to shop. Walmart is constructing a bus shelter to further convenience transit users and plans to have it completed in June of this year. Special Lounge for Military to be Established at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today that they have signed an agreement with WNY Freedom Lounge, Inc. The 4. 95 square foot facility located on the east side of the baggage claim area on the lower level will provide private, comfortable space for military personnel to rest and recreate as they await their connections. Vanecek, NFTA Director of Aviation said, . The lounge will be dedicated in the honor of all service members and veterans, who have made and continue to make our country a safe place to live. The space will provide service members and their families with a little touch of Western New York hospitality as they wait to depart the airport. Metro to Conduct Informational Meeting. Regarding Colvin Route. Route Changes Being Made Due to Limited Bridge Clearance. Buffalo, NY.. Customers of Metro. Metro Introduces Natural Gas Operating Vehicles to its Fleet. Three Different Model CNG Vehicles Added to Metro's Fleet. Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today that Metro is introducing compressed natural gas operating vehicles to its fleet, as the agency takes the initiative toward implementing a greener mode of public transportation. Minkel, NFTA executive director said, . NFTA's Nova Bus vehicles are a combination of modern design and high functionality providing the citizens of Buffalo Niagara the best in public transportation experience. CNG is an eco- friendly fuel that helps improve our air quality and will increase the overall efficiency of our fleet. Safe, clean and affordable, CNG also provides some freedom from the diesel fuel market. Natural gas at Metro's fueling facility will be 9. American sourced. A $5. 9 million state- of- the- art CNG fueling facility at Metro's Frontier Bus facility, 1. Military Road, Buffalo, is in the commissioning phase and buses are presently being fueled as part of the process. The functionality of the station will more than cover Metro's needs for the immediate future, but the facility can be expanded to meet new demands going forward. CNG is a perfect fuel for Metro buses. It is safe, clean, affordable and American. Natural gas burns the best of all the fossil fuels, leaving mostly carbon dioxide and water behind, just like us. It produces less unburned hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and particulate matter than gasoline. As such, it provides the authority with much needed budget stability for a major commodity. It is non- toxic, non- corrosive and will never contaminate ground or water. CNG is stored under high pressure but the range of flammability is much narrower than gasoline. CNG will not burn at concentrations below 5 percent or above about 1. The flashpoint for gasoline is 2. Fahrenheit, whereas the flashpoint for natural gas is 1. Natural gas is lighter than air and dissipates if leaked. Metro Rail to Extend Service for New Year's Eve Celebration Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced that Metro Rail will extend service Thursday, Dec. Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop at Roosevelt Square, activities at Canalside and the First Night Buffalo celebration. Train service will run continuously, making stops at all stations during the extended service period at 2. Santa and His Helpers to Ride Metro Rail Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today that Santa Claus and his elves will be riding Metro Rail Thursday, Dec. NFTA to Host Annual Holiday Performances. Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced that the Sounds of the Holiday's will be returning to the downtown bus terminal (1. Ellicott St.) for its eighth year December 1. Minkel, NFTA Executive Director said, . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, FYE 1. BUDGET Buffalo, NY.. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority on Tuesday, December 1. NFTA Seeking Food, Beverage and Concession Services Buffalo, NY.. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is soliciting proposals from concessionaires and/or restaurateurs to provide one, or a combination of freshly prepared restaurant style food and beverage service, retail, including newspapers, souvenirs, phone and greeting cards, candy, basic traveler health, hygiene needs and machine vending services at any or all of its locations. Vending options should include service for cold drinks, hot beverages and snacks. Monday, January 1. Metro Rail to Operate Modified Service for the Next Two Weekends Buffalo, NY.. Metro Rail will be operating abbreviated service over the next two weekends starting at midnight Friday, Nov. Sunday, Nov. 2. 2, and again from midnight Friday, Nov. Sunday, Nov. 2. 9, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced today. Buffalo Airport Opens Nursing Lounge in Terminal. One of the First Airports in the State to Offer Private Area for New Mothers.
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