City of Buffalo NY; US DOT Grants; Benefit-Cost Analysis; 2011-2022
“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, and $25 million in 2022