Transforming main street: building equity and assuring mobility through sustainability (main street beams)

Grant Award Summary: Main Street BEAMS Project

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $482,117 to the New York State Department of Transportation on September 22, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to transform approximately 2.5 miles of Main Street in Buffalo into a multimodal complete and green street. The project, titled "Transforming Main Street: Building Equity and Assuring Mobility Through Sustainability (Main Street BEAMS)," will deliver infrastructure improvements designed to enhance accessibility, sustainability, and transportation options for the corridor. Work is expected to be completed by October 31, 2029.

This formula grant allocation supports the comprehensive modernization of the Main Street corridor through multimodal transportation improvements consistent with FHWA program objectives, which prioritize highway preservation, pedestrian and bicycle facility enhancements, and multimodal connectivity. The project aligns with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's emphasis on equitable transportation infrastructure and sustainable development in urban areas.

Project description

The project will improve an approximately 2.5-mile corridor of main street in the city of buffalo into a multimodal complete and green street.