City of Buffalo NY; DOT Grants; Benefit Cost Analysis

  • “Complete streets” to renovate the streetscape for the Main Street streetcar
  • Conducted the benefit/cost analysis quantifying the impacts 
  • Evaluated land productivity, residual value of right of way improvements, employment, retail spending and reduction in injury
  • Considered the aspects of each benefit advanced successful arguments
  • Received a $15 million grant in 2011
  • $18 million grant in 2015
  • $25 million grant in 2022