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Accessibility info during Metro Rail Single Tracking
Beginning November 1, Metro Rail will operate on a single track in two zones: between Church and Canalside stations and between Humboldt-Hospital and Allen-Medical Campus stations.
Riders using mobility devices or requiring ADA-accessible service should note the following:
• Riders will need to board at the inbound platform at Humboldt, Delavan, Utica, Summer-Best, Allen, Church, Seneca, and Canalside stations.
• Riders traveling to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations from the underground stations will need to board the rear car of the train in order to arrive at the elevated platform section of the station.
• Riders traveling from Fountain Plaza or Lafayette stations to Church, Seneca, or Canalside stations, will need to take an outbound train to Allen Station and transfer to the rear car on an inbound train. The rear or last car will open to an elevated platform at Church, Seneca or Canalside.
Riders can also use the 8-Main bus, which will be fare free from Allen Station to the Waterfront Village in both directions.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/25/26, 12:01 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
Rail
Metro Rail Single Tracking Nov. 1, 2026 and new rail schedules.
Beginning November 1, Metro Rail will operate on a single track in two zones: between Church and Canalside stations and between Humboldt-Hospital and Allen-Medical Campus stations.
Above Ground - Metro Rail will continue to single track on the outbound track between Church and Canalside because of Cars on Main Street project. When at Church, Seneca, or Canalside, wait on outbound track (to University) for service in both directions.
Underground - Metro Rail will also single track on the inbound track between Humboldt Hospital and Allen stations. When at Humboldt-Hospital, Delavan, Utica, Summer-Best, or Allen-Medical, wait on the inbound track (to Canalside) for service in both directions.
NOTE: New Schedules will be in effect on Nov. 1 (previews are up now) and during this period, DL&W Station will remain CLOSED, and rail service will terminate at Canalside Station. Schedules times will remain and trains will continue to arrive about every 20 mins. Riders can also use the 8-Main bus, which will be fare free from Allen Station to the Waterfront Village in both directions.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
11/1/26, 12:01 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
Rail
1
William
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
1
2
Clinton
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
2
3
Grant
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
3
4
Broadway
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
4
5
Niagara-Kenmore
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
5
Bus stops moved during construction in University Station bus loop
Starting November 2, Construction in the University Bus loop will result in a change of pick up spots for Routes 5 - Niagara Kenmore, 19 - Bailey, and 81 - Eastside Express.
Routes 5 and 81 bus stops will move to a temporary stop near the current boarding area.
Route 19 buses will stop and board at the entrance of University Station.
Look for temporary signs "Bus Stop Here" posted in the loop for your bus pick up spot.
Accessibility Information
Passengers who require elevator access to University Rail Station have two options:
- Kiss & Ride entrance: Enter the Rail Station through the entrance near the Kiss & Ride, (accessible parking lot) located southeast of the station near Main Circle and Hayes Road.
- Pedestrian detour: Follow the posted signs directing passengers along the accessible pedestrian route.
Passengers who need accessible boarding or additional assistance should allow extra time to navigate the temporary arrangements.
See the attached map.
Passengers walking to the University Loop from the Park and Ride must follow the temporary pedestrian detour during construction.
Use the crosswalk in front of the University Loop. Enter University Station through the entrance located across from Wendy’s. Follow posted signs for pedestrian access and remain on designated walkways.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
11/1/26, 12:00 AM
End Time
6/1/27, 12:01 AM
Affected Routes
5
8
Main
8 and 24 reroutes during Heritage Point construction.
Starting Monday, June 8, the 8 - Main and the 24 - Genesee buses will be rerouted due to Heritage Point construction on Marine Drive near Canalside.
See map for reroute details
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
6/8/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
8
8 and 24 reroutes during Heritage Point construction.
Starting Monday, June 8, the 8 - Main and the 24 - Genesee buses will be rerouted due to Heritage Point construction on Marine Drive near Canalside.
See map for reroute details
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
6/8/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
8
11
Colvin
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
11
19
Bailey
Bus stops moved during construction in University Station bus loop
Starting November 2, Construction in the University Bus loop will result in a change of pick up spots for Routes 5 - Niagara Kenmore, 19 - Bailey, and 81 - Eastside Express.
Routes 5 and 81 bus stops will move to a temporary stop near the current boarding area.
Route 19 buses will stop and board at the entrance of University Station.
Look for temporary signs "Bus Stop Here" posted in the loop for your bus pick up spot.
Accessibility Information
Passengers who require elevator access to University Rail Station have two options:
- Kiss & Ride entrance: Enter the Rail Station through the entrance near the Kiss & Ride, (accessible parking lot) located southeast of the station near Main Circle and Hayes Road.
- Pedestrian detour: Follow the posted signs directing passengers along the accessible pedestrian route.
Passengers who need accessible boarding or additional assistance should allow extra time to navigate the temporary arrangements.
See the attached map.
Passengers walking to the University Loop from the Park and Ride must follow the temporary pedestrian detour during construction.
Use the crosswalk in front of the University Loop. Enter University Station through the entrance located across from Wendy’s. Follow posted signs for pedestrian access and remain on designated walkways.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
11/1/26, 12:00 AM
End Time
6/1/27, 12:01 AM
Affected Routes
19
20
Elmwood
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
20
24
Genesee
8 and 24 reroutes during Heritage Point construction.
Starting Monday, June 8, the 8 - Main and the 24 - Genesee buses will be rerouted due to Heritage Point construction on Marine Drive near Canalside.
See map for reroute details
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
6/8/26, 5:00 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
24
25
Delaware
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
25
26
Delavan
26 Delavan Reroute
Due to construction, the 26 Delavan, both Inbound/Outbound will reroute as follows.
Inbound: Left Humboldt, Right Northland, Right Hager, Left Delavan, back to regular route.
Outbound: Left Oakgrove, Right Humboldt, Left Delavan, back to regular route.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
Ongoing
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
26
32
Amherst
Route 32 Inbound is running about 28 minutes late approaching Galleria Driveway & Green Parking Entrance.
The following stops may also be affected:
- Galleria Driveway & Millenium Hotel
- Union Road & Walden Avenue
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/28/26, 5:49 PM
End Time
10/28/26, 6:17 PM
Affected Routes
32
35
Sheridan
Route 35 Inbound is running about 15 minutes late approaching Ensminger Road & East Park Drive.
The following stops may also be affected:
- East Park Drive & Oriskany Drive
- East Park Drive & Pirson Parkway
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/28/26, 5:38 PM
End Time
10/28/26, 5:53 PM
Affected Routes
35
40
Buffalo/ Niagara Falls
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
40
50
Main-Niagara
Detour
Due to construction on Buffalo ave and Cayuga dr. the 50 Main/Niagara will reroute as follows.
Outbound: Right Buffalo, Left South Military, Right Cayuga dr. back to regular route.
Inbound: Left South Military, Right Buffalo ave. Left Cayuga dr. back to regular route
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
3/20/26, 8:20 AM
End Time
Until further notice
Affected Routes
50
64
Lockport Express
Route 64 Outbound is running about 15 minutes late approaching Crosspoint Parkway & Geico.
The following stops may also be affected:
- Crosspoint Parkway & 405 Crosspoint Parkway
- Millersport Highway & Smith Road
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/28/26, 5:42 PM
End Time
10/28/26, 5:57 PM
Affected Routes
64
77
Buffalo – Niagara Falls Express
Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall Reroutes Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77
The Buffalo Bills Rally at City Hall will be Thursday (10/29) from 3 - 10pm. Due to this event, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 20, 25, 40, and 77 will be rerouted around Niagara Square.
Please visit the link or view the map for more details.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
10/29/26, 3:00 PM
End Time
10/29/26, 10:00 PM
Affected Routes
77
81
Eastside
Bus stops moved during construction in University Station bus loop
Starting November 2, Construction in the University Bus loop will result in a change of pick up spots for Routes 5 - Niagara Kenmore, 19 - Bailey, and 81 - Eastside Express.
Routes 5 and 81 bus stops will move to a temporary stop near the current boarding area.
Route 19 buses will stop and board at the entrance of University Station.
Look for temporary signs "Bus Stop Here" posted in the loop for your bus pick up spot.
Accessibility Information
Passengers who require elevator access to University Rail Station have two options:
- Kiss & Ride entrance: Enter the Rail Station through the entrance near the Kiss & Ride, (accessible parking lot) located southeast of the station near Main Circle and Hayes Road.
- Pedestrian detour: Follow the posted signs directing passengers along the accessible pedestrian route.
Passengers who need accessible boarding or additional assistance should allow extra time to navigate the temporary arrangements.
See the attached map.
Passengers walking to the University Loop from the Park and Ride must follow the temporary pedestrian detour during construction.
Use the crosswalk in front of the University Loop. Enter University Station through the entrance located across from Wendy’s. Follow posted signs for pedestrian access and remain on designated walkways.
Alert Cause
unknown
Alert Effect
unknown
Start Time
11/1/26, 12:00 AM
End Time
6/1/27, 12:01 AM
Affected Routes
81
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