NFTA - Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

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Utilizing buses, trains, vans and trolley-buses, Metro covers Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls, and all points in between. The men and women of Metro are proud to serve the community.

Fare Adjustment

Metro is considering a fare adjustment in 2009. Click here for more information or to tell us what you think.

Upcoming Events

Holiday Sounds of the Season return to NFTA-Metro Bus Station

NFTA-Metro is pleased to present the return of holiday music to their downtown bus station (181 Ellicott St.). During the month of December local grammar and high school ensembles will be entertaining visitors and travelers throughout various times of the day. The following schools are participating on the dates and times indicated:

Dec. 1 Ambrose Catholic Academy, 12-1:30 p.m.
Dec. 9 Burgard High School, 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 10 Bennett High School 12-1 p.m. Dec. 18 Hutchinson Technical, 3-4 p.m.
Dec. 22 Holland High School, 12-1 p.m.

Each performance will feature between 15-45 students who will entertain for 45 to 60 minutes. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Should any additional schools be interested, please call Lisa at (716) 855-7672 or download, print and complete the registration Form and send it to the address indicated on the form.

Going somewhere fun? Let Metro take you.

Metro Bus and Rail has quick, easy and economical service to major events across Buffalo Niagara. Check our listings and try our Trip Planner. Avoid the traffic, save on parking and skip a trip to the gas pump. Let Metro take you where you want to go.

First Night Buffalo*
December 31
Buffalo Convention Center
Rail service will be extended for the event
Metro Rail

M&T Bank Holiday Series 2008*
December 8-19
Fountain Plaza
Metro Rail

Fairgrounds Holiday Lights Festival
Thursdays through Sundays, November 28-January 3, 2009
The Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY
Routes 36

* Events in downtown Buffalo can be reached by almost any Metro Route serving downtown, or by Metro Rail

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Work, school, shopping - when you're on Metro, you're using our gas. Try Metro's Mileage Calculator and see how much money Metro can save you.

The Metro Reporter

See what's new Metro's newsletter for riders, the Metro Reporter.
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System Maps

Metro system maps for Erie County, Niagara County and the City of Niagara Falls are ready for downloading. Give them a try.

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Note: All maps are .pdf files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free here:	Merto Zone Map
Erie County System Map	City of Buffalo Map
Niagara County System Map	City of Niagara Falls Map

Project Safe Place

Metro is proud to participate in Project Safe Place, making any Metro bus a temporary shelter for youths 12-17 years who feel threatened. Click here for more information.