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THE BI-NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY
FOR THE NIAGARA FRONTIER
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| This Strategy, developed in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, is the first of its kind for this region, tackling border delays and traffic congestion by laying out a comprehensive strategy and developing a forum for improving coordination amongst the more than 20 governments and agencies sharing management of the border and approach corridors. |
| A key recommendation of the Bi-National Transportation Strategy was the establishment of a Transportation Coordinating Group. A Steering Committee has been organized and has conducted meetings to establish its work plan and operating procedures. This effort is being led by NYSDOT and MTO, with participation from Transport Canada, the Federal Highway Administration, the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council, the Regional Municipality of Niagara, the New York State Thruway Authority and the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC). Efforts will include various forums to reach out to industry stakeholders, partner agencies and customers for input and support as the effort progresses. |
| In developing the Strategy, Ontario and New York State received input from more than 100 stakeholders, including trucking associations, the bus industry, local municipalities, bridge authorities, passenger and freight railroads and automobile associations, among others. |
| Through the Transportation Coordinating Group, using the Bi-National Transportation Strategy as a framework, New York State and Ontario will work together to develop sensible solutions to improve traffic flow across our borders while maintaining security. |
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