METRO SYSTEM STATUS
Check alerts and schedules for all active NFTA Metro routes.
MESSAGE BOARD List of current messages and notifications
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The NFTA and partners are planning a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route to upgrade the bus service on Bailey Avenue. The project includes improvements to surrounding infrastructure like sidewalks and crosswalks to make the corridor safer and more comfortable.
Click here for more information on the project
Please join us at any of three public meetings:
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
OPEN HOUSE at Gerard Place, 2515 Bailey AveSaturday, Feb 8, 2025 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
OPEN HOUSE at Boys and Girls Club of Erie County, 2061 Bailey AveThursday, Feb 13, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE via Zoom
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Metro Rail Single Tracking
Starting January 12 to April 19, Metro rail will single track between University Station and Humboldt Hospital Station.
During this time, trains will be traveling in both directions (to University & to Canalside) on the inbound track.
Outbound (to University) platforms will be closed at University, LaSalle, and Amherst stations. Please wait for your train at the inbound platform.
Rail schedules can be found here.
Church Street Station main platform closed for construction.
Church Street Station will be under construction until late 2025. Please use temporary platforms to board the rail. Click here and here for renderings of new station design.
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At the beginning and end of major Key Bank Center events, such as Sabres games and concerts, reroutes might be in effect for Routes 8, 14, 15, 16, 24, and 42. Current reroutes can be found at the Metro Alerts page. Maps of reroutes for these events can be found here.
Subscribe to Metro Alerts to know when your specific reroute is affected.
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Starting December 1, Route 40 will operate on Buffalo Ave. in Niagara Falls. Route 40 will no longer operate on Niagara Scenic Pkwy. Click here to see a map of the changes.
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Route 40 Buffalo - Niagara Falls uses select stops between Black Rock and Virginia St. Details here.
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Due to construction route 13 will be rerouted. Click here for a map.
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Metro's Ride Nice program is all about making bus and rail service better for you. Check it out.
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Begining Thursday, April 18 Route 3 will be rerouted periodically due to construction.
Hampshire Street Construction – Hampshire Street will be closed periodically between 15th and Lawrence Place. Details here.
Inbound: Inbound buses will turn right on Arkansas, left Herkimer, right Albany, left Normal, and continue regular route.
Outbound: Outbound buses will turn right on 15th St, left Massachusetts, left Lawrence, right Hampshire, and continue regular route.
West Avenue Construction - West Avenue will be closed periodically between Porter and Jersey. Inbound buses will be rerouted. Details here.
Inbound: Inbound buses will continue on Porter, turn right on Fargo, left on Jersey, right on West and continue regular route.
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Effective June 4, until further notice, Marine Drive between Main and Commercial will be closed due to construction.
Route 8 inbound buses are rerouted. Click here for a map.
