Transportation

Senator Kennedy Announces State Funding Boost for WNY Schools, Local Highways

Submitted by Senator Tim Kennedy, New York State Senator, 58th District

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 10:10am

Senator Kennedy Announces State Funding Boost for WNY Schools, Local Highways

Kennedy says all Erie County school districts combined will see a state aid increase of over $35 million.

With first increase in local highway improvement funds in five years, Erie County will receive a nearly 20 percent boost in state aid for roads.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Senator Tim Kennedy, D-Buffalo announced that more state funds will be headed to Western New York to enrich our schools and repair local roads. Kennedy said the state is investing about an additional $1 billion in schools across New York. The state budget also targets $438 million to repair local roads and bridges, which represents the first increase in local highway aid in five years.

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Jacobs Unveils New “Self-Serve Kiosks” at Auto Bureaus

Submitted by Mike Cecchini on Thursday, March 14th, 1:56 pm

Says technology will decrease lines and wait times

Erie County, NY – In his continued effort to utilize technology to improve customer service, Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs announced today the roll-out of Self-Serve Kiosks at the three main auto bureaus. “Similar to what you see at the airport, these kiosks allow you to by-pass the customer service window and print out a wait-time receipt on your own,” said Jacobs.

Jacobs’ says the Kiosks are a result of a “re-engineering study” done in the auto bureau in an effort to improve customer service and revenue. “The study found that customers are often waiting longer in the customer service line then they are waiting to be serviced by a cashier…the kiosks will be a powerful tool to decrease the customer service queue,” stated Jacobs.

New Self-Service Kiosks unveiled at the Erie County Auto Bureaus in Cheektowaga, Northtown and Downtown offices.

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WNY Ford Dealers Announce 2013 Ford Friendship Express Van Recipients at Buffalo Auto Show

Submitted by Katie Rampino, Public Relations, Eric Mower + Associates

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, 5:23pm

WNY Ford Dealers Announce 2013 Ford Friendship Express Van Recipients at Buffalo Auto Show

BUFFALO, NY – Earlier today at the 2013 Buffalo Auto Show, three local nonprofit organizations - Buffalo Museum of Science, Cantalician Center for Learning, and The Family Help Center - joined a list of more than 68 groups that have received new Ford passenger vans, compliments of the Western New York Ford Dealers and its Ford Friendship Express program.

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What is a Certified Pre-owned Vehicle?

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer

Monday, December 24th, 2012, 1:56pm

By Tom Torbjornsen

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Ford Friendship Express Applications Available Now

Submitted by Katie Rampino, Public Relations, Eric Mower + Associates

Monday, November 5th, 2012, 1:34pm

Ford Friendship Express Applications Available Now

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Ford Dealers of Western New York are continuing their annual tradition of providing “new wheels” to local nonprofit organizations in need of transportation. Today, the group announced that applications are now available for the 2013 Ford Friendship Express program.

“The Western New York Ford Dealers are excited to announce the call for applications for the Ford Friendship Express program,” said Scott Bieler, chairman, Ford Friendship Express selection committee. “For nearly two decades, the annual program has helped area nonprofits carry out their missions and better serve our community.”

The following items are important program details for eligible organizations looking to drive away in a new Ford van:

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Senator Kennedy Calls for Senate Hearing on Future of Buffalo Skyway

Submitted by Senator Tim Kennedy, New York State Senator, 58th District

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 11:29am

With the DOT planning to spend over $110M in maintenance, Kennedy calls for hearing to ensure DOT's plan considers long-term best interest of Buffalo

Kennedy says removal of Skyway will provide economic boost to Buffalo and cost-savings for taxpayers; calls for hearing to examine DOT's future plans

Kennedy: Skyway's Sky-high Maintenance Costs Make it a Bad Investment

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School Bus Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Submitted by Patrick Klinck, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 3:13pm

School Bus Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility

Rural/Metro offers tips to parents, kids and drivers to ensure a safe return to school

Buffalo, NY (August 30, 2012) – As summer draws to a close and thousands of students across Western New York head back to school, parents can help their children make the return smoothly and safely.

Buffalo-based Rural/Metro Medical Services and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offer parents these six school bus safety tips to share with their kids:

Walk, Don’t Run

Just as there’s no running in the hallways at school, no running to the bus stop either. Leave 5-10 minutes early so you’re not rushed and use sidewalks whenever possible. Otherwise walk on the left, facing traffic.

Safety at the Stop

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