BUFFALO TRANSIT RIDERS UNITED | BTRU
BTRU OVERVIEW
Buffalo Transit Riders United (BTRU) is a collective of transit riders working for a more efficient, equitable, and responsive public transit system in the greater Buffalo area. BTRU has been bringing riders and community leaders together to fight for transit justice since 2016.
TRANSPORTATION AND
MOBILITY EQUITY
Public transportation is a vital resource that intersects with many social justice issues including housing, racial justice, healthcare, food access, accessibility, climate and environmental justice, and economic justice. Reliable and accessible transit connects communities -regardless of race, income level, or physical ability- to necessary jobs, education, and activities. It brings opportunities to people often left behind.
We believe that the people closest to the problem, not corporations, are the ones who have the solutions. Riders have firsthand experience in the system, giving them a unique perspective about what needs to change. That experience should be valued and recognized by our regional transportation authorities as a vital knowledge resource, especially when making decisions for how the transit system functions.
BTRU is pushing our regional transportation authorities, the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), and our political leaders to give riders a voice in policy decision making.
Riders deserve a voice in our transportation system
Where to find us:
Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 6pm. Email Jamal at Jamal@cejbuffalo.org for this months location or zoom information
Join the facebook group here: BTRUly Heard
Like and follow us at:
@buffalotransitridersunited on Facebook
@Buffalo_Transit_Riders_United on Instagram
Mobility ambassador program
CEJ’s Mobility Ambassador Program was designed for underserved communities in Buffalo. More specifically, it was designed for previously redlined black communities throughout the city. The goal of this program is to place residents in paid apprenticeships once the program is completed. In order to provide graduates with the education needed to successfully start a career in the field, the Mobility Ambassador Program works in partnership with local trades unions. The program is currently submitting trainings and investigating pre-apprenticeship opportunities for the 2025 season.