Introduction of Battery Operated Buses
Electric buses join Metro’s fleet.
Significant Improvements at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Airport unveils major upgrades to security, pedestrian flow, curbside congestion, and baggage claim capacity.
Major Expansion at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport
New 15 gate airport terminal opens.
Paratransit Service Is Introduced
Metro introduces Paratransit Service to better serve passengers with disabilities.
Rail Service Launches in Western New York
Metro Rail is completed, and Buffalo becomes the second city in New York State to offer rail service.
Transit Authority Police Department is Created
The Transit Authority Police is created to protect and serve the riding and traveling public.
The First ARFF Team
The Airport Rescue and Firefighting Team is created at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
6.4 Miles of Metro Line Construction
Construction of the 6.4-mile Metro Rail line between downtown and the University at Buffalo’s South Campus begins.
Metro Begins Operations
Niagara Frontier Transit Metro System, Inc. (Metro) begins public operation.
NFTA is Established
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is is created by the New York State Legislature, comprising assets from the Niagara Frontier Transit System and the Port Authority.