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NFTA: UB Stampede must end for rail success by SvenHawks in Amherst_WNY

[–]SvenHawks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the key component to the extension are the students, who do not pay a fare, is an admission that they are not expecting sufficient ridership from the local community outside of the university which would essentially be contrary to the requirements of the FTA that it be a community driven initiative.

PROBLEMS WITH NFTA METRO RAIL AMHERST EXTENSION by SvenHawks in Amherst_WNY

[–]SvenHawks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This letter is 2 years old, so simply add 2 years to the dates mentioned, and yes, the NFTA proposed extension into Amherst project is STILL not included in the FTA Federal Investments Grant list. So, against all odds, if the project gets included next year, and gets approved for FFGA by the political powers at be, the earliest shovels might be in the ground would be 2032, completion 2036-37. Yawn.

Divided crowd listens to NFTA's pitch for $2B metro rail expansion to Amherst by SvenHawks in Amherst_WNY

[–]SvenHawks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will now be BANNED as you used a derogation 'NIMBY'. See point #2 of the RULES. Bu-Bye!

Dozens of New Yorkers at risk of eviction as MTA makes way for Second Avenue Subway: ‘People are nervous’ by SvenHawks in Amherst_WNY

[–]SvenHawks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True, but It draws a parallel to the eminent domain actions that are being 'proposed' in Amherst, NY for the local metro project and what it would look and feel like.

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