Celebrate Buffalo Niagara’s regional public transit options with NFTA Metro Bus & Rail. Save money, reduce your environmental impact, and skip rush hour traffic by taking the bus this September.
Take the pledge to ride transit below for a chance to win a $50 Shop716 egift card, and check out our fun events throughout the month.
Already ride transit? That’s awesome! You can still make the pledge and check “I already use public transit as my primary form of transportation.” As a thank you, your entry will still be eligible to win the raffle.
Public Transit Month Events
September 5th @ 6:30pm - Slow Roll Labor Day Ride
Eugene V. Debs Hall 483 Peckham, Buffalo, NY
Join GO Buffalo Niagara at 201 Ellicott, one of two stops along the Labor Day Slow Roll route, to learn how employers play a role in helping employees enjoy the benefits of switching to sustainable transportation.
September 16th 9am-2pm - Park(ing) Day Buffalo
Corner of Grant Street and Lafayette Avenue
Explore the possibilities of public space when we reduce demand for parking by investing in public transit. Visit a parking space turned public park/super bus stop on Grant Street. Enjoy games, shade, seating, music, and more while waiting for the 3-Grant Northbound bus.
September 22nd - World Car Free Day
Worldwide
Cities around the world encourage their citizens to stop driving for one day on September 22. This year, some local businesses offer $2 discounts for patrons who show an active public transit pass on Car Free Day.
Participating Businesses
Flint
Jack's Corner Café
*Famous Doughnuts ($1 off a dozen donuts)
Five Points Bakery
Public Espresso
Explore & More Children’s Museum
BreadHive
Undergrounds - Seneca One
Undergrounds - First Ward
Broadway Market - Babcia's Pierogi
Broadway Market - Linda's Bean Pie Cafe'
Broadway Market - Pott's Deli and Grill ($2.00 off a $5.00 order or more)
Broadway Market - We R Nuts ($2.00 off a $5.00 order or more)
Daddy's Plants
Wildroot Floral
More coming soon!
