NFTA committees review June finances, airport upgrades, and bus rapid transit contracts
NFTA board set to act on roofing, fuel, and settlement items
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority board's July 22 regular meeting agenda includes authorization of an $84,000 annual routine maintenance term agreement with Grove Roofing Services, Inc. for roofing repairs at NFTA and NFT Metro facilities. The agenda also lists authorization to procure vehicle fuels from NOCO Energy Corp., though no dollar amount was specified.
The board agenda includes a settlement authorization in the case of Patricia Newton v. Niagara Frontier Transit Metro System, Inc., Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, and Destry B. Berry. No settlement amount was listed in the agenda.
Also on the agenda: a lease amendment for Winon USA, Inc. at 247 Cayuga Road, and a license agreement with the Polish Community Center of Buffalo, Inc., doing business as Matt Urban Human Services, for an outreach initiative.
Note: Minutes for all July 22 meetings have not yet been published. The items above reflect what was on the agendas; outcomes and vote tallies are not yet confirmed.
Surface Transportation: BRT contract proposed, June expenses $1.36M over budget
The Surface Transportation Committee agenda includes a proposed construction contract award to Resetarits Construction Corp. for Bus Rapid Transit Bailey Avenue – Phase 1. No contract amount was listed in the agenda.
June 2026 operating expenses came in $1.359 million over budget, with $774,000 of that variance attributed to insurance and injuries.
The committee also received updates on several light rail projects:
- **Church Station Rehabilitation** — status update following the termination of the contract with Greenway.
- **DL&W Station project** — construction completion for the stair/elevator tower expected August 2026.
- **Fastener & Pad Replacement Phase 12** — construction starting July 2026.
Aviation: Airport projects advance with $122M in federal funding
The Aviation Committee received status updates on capital projects at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BNIA) and Niagara Falls International Airport (NFIA), funded by the FAA and other sources totaling $122 million.
Projects on the agenda include:
- **Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacements at BNIA** — $14.97 million total, 14 bridges over 5 years.
- **Terminal HVAC Replacement at BNIA** — $7.27 million for 4 roof-top units.
- **Standby Power Expansion at BNIA** — $1.46 million for emergency generators.
- **Taxiway D Realignment and Extension at NFIA** — $989,000 design phase.
- **Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement at NFIA** — design contract award recommended.
Financial reports showed operating revenues and enplanements trending upward, according to the agenda summary.
Audit, Governance and Finance: $9M bus purchase and June surplus under review
The committee agenda includes an audit of a $9,055,791.50 purchase of 12 diesel buses from New Flyer of America, Inc.
June 2026 showed a net surplus of $1,459,000 against a budget of $1,103,000.
Revenue audits listed on the agenda cover Turo, Inc., M&T Bank, various airport rental car agencies, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Inc., Executive Flight Services, LLC, and the SUNY Erie student bus pass agreement.
Coming up
No upcoming NFTA meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data.