City of buffalo pedestrian safety action plan

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $247,237.24 Formula Grant on June 27, 2023 to the New York Department of Transportation to implement the City of Buffalo Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The funding will be used to enhance pedestrian safety at 15 uncontrolled crossings and 37 signalized intersections in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. Key activities include installing new pedestrian signalization or repairing existing pedestrian signalization as needed. This grant is provided under the Highway Planning and Construction (CFDA 20.205) program, which supports a range of transportation infrastructure projects and planning efforts across the United States.

Project description

City of buffalo pedestrian safety improvements (PSAP); city of buffalo, erie county. This project will enhance pedestrian safety at 15 uncontrolled crossings and 37 signalized intersections - all locations are federal-aid eligible. Work will include installation of new pedestrian signalization or repair of existing pedestrian signalization as needed. The region's traffic and safety engineer has reviewed and approved this work. Project will be funded with 100% hsip, using 10% toll credit.