Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

Robert Gioia confirmed as IJC United States Commissioner

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Joint Commission (IJC) is pleased to announce that the appointment of Robert Gioia as Commissioner has been confirmed by the US Senate.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Joint Commission (IJC) is pleased to announce that the appointment of Robert Gioia as Commissioner has been confirmed by the US Senate.
  • A longtime community leader in the Buffalo-Niagara region of New York, Mr. Gioia has guided several community transportation, education and development organizations.
  • Mr. Gioia has spent 16 years as president of the John R. Oishei Foundation, a philanthropic organization supporting safe neighborhoods, sound education and regional development across eight western New York counties.
  • As stipulated under Article XII of the Boundary Waters Treaty, the IJC's foundational document, and common to all Commissioners since 1909, Commissioner Gioia made a solemn declaration that as an IJC Commissioner he will faithfully and impartially perform the duties imposed upon him under this Treaty.

CLEAR and Buffalo Niagara International Airport Announce New Lanes at Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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木曜日, 9月 21, 2023
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CLEAR's launch at BUF is expected to create 28 jobs and generate approximately $1.5 million annually in local economic impact.

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  • CLEAR's launch at BUF is expected to create 28 jobs and generate approximately $1.5 million annually in local economic impact.
  • "We are thrilled to be the first airport in Upstate New York to offer this new service," said Kim Minkel, Executive Director, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA).
  • "I am pleased to welcome CLEAR to Western New York, and the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport," said City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown.
  • CLEAR already serves 8 of BUF's top 10 domestic destinations, allowing members traveling through BUF to use CLEAR on both ends of their journey.

NFI subsidiary New Flyer receives order for up to 150 Xcelsior CHARGE® battery-electric buses from NFTA-Metro

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水曜日, 10月 20, 2021
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"We are excited to provide these 10 NFI buses to NFTA-Metro as the transit agency takes its first step towards electrifying its fleet, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.

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  • "We are excited to provide these 10 NFI buses to NFTA-Metro as the transit agency takes its first step towards electrifying its fleet, said Paul Soubry, President and Chief Executive Officer, NFI.
  • NFI is a leader in zero-emission mobility, with electric vehicles operating (or on order) in more than 80 cities in five countries.
  • With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets todays urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.
  • New Flyer is North Americas heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior and Xcelsior CHARGE brands.

School Bus Safety Program to Launch in Niagara Falls City to Protect Students at School Bus Stops

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月曜日, 7月 12, 2021
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NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.

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  • NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BusPatrol today announces a new partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls City School District to improve school bus safety.
  • All 100 buses in the Niagara Falls City School District will benefit from the BusPatrol platform ,which provides advanced technology to help reduce stop-arm violations and improve student safety.
  • The school bus safety program will change driver behavior in Niagara Falls and reduce the number of times drivers illegally pass stopped school buses.
  • In the fall of 2019, Niagara Falls City School District conducted a pilot program with BusPatrol to identify the risk of stop-arm violations.

Gateway Outdoor Advertising Awarded Contract For Advertising On Rochester Regional Transportation Authority Buses, Shelters, And Transit Center

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月曜日, 4月 1, 2019
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gateway Outdoor Advertising is pleased to announce their recent award and partnership with The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) for Transit Bus, Shelter, and RTS Transit Center Advertising.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Gateway Outdoor Advertising is pleased to announce their recent award and partnership with The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) for Transit Bus, Shelter, and RTS Transit Center Advertising.
  • The partnership includes advertising in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
  • As part of the new contract Gateway Outdoor Advertising will manage interior and exterior advertising on 424 RTS Buses, 110 Bus Shelters, and Static and Digital advertising at the RTS Transit Center.
  • The partnership will generate revenue for The Rochester Genesee Transportation Authority and its subsidiaries.

USA Occupational Services Wins $5,000 Grand Prize at KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition

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金曜日, 11月 30, 2018
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BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Occupational Services , a woman owned and operated drug and alcohol testing service located at 327 Niagara Street in Buffalo, won $5,000 at the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch competition, held at the Foundry Suites on Wednesday November 28th.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Occupational Services , a woman owned and operated drug and alcohol testing service located at 327 Niagara Street in Buffalo, won $5,000 at the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch competition, held at the Foundry Suites on Wednesday November 28th.
  • Owner and Operator Laythanette Shine said her goal is to help employers solve the problem of drugs in the workplace.
  • "We congratulate Laythanette Shine of USA Occupational Services on her great win at the KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition.
  • The KeyBank Business Boost & Build Buffalo Pitch Competition was generously supported by The Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo.