CAMBRIA LEWISTON PENDLETON AMHERST BUFFALO LACKAWANNA NIAGARA FALLS NORTH TONAWANDA WEST SENECA CHEEKTOWAGA WHEATFIELD TONAWANDA NIAGARA GRAND ISLAND HAMBURG ORCHARD PARK Garlow Rd Walmore Rd Mount Ho pe Rd Saunders Settle ment Rd Green Rd Lockport Rd Main Rd Schultz Townline Rd Oakwood Dr Campbell Blvd Bear Ridge Rd Meyer Rd Beach Ridge Rd Moyer Rd T own line Rd Shawnee Rd Campbell Blvd Saunder s Settlement Rd Comstock Rd Meahl Rd Upper Mountain Rd Mapleton Rd Aiken Rd Lockport Rd T o wnline Rd D il l er Rd rall Rd Blackman Rd Cambria Rd Upper Mountain Rd Cambria Rd Shawnee Rd Steig Rd Nash Rd Errick Rd Ward Rd Baer Rd Hoover Rd Ward Rd Baer Rd Fiegle Rd Dunnigan Rd E Ca nal Rd Bear Ridge Rd Mapleton Rd Murphy Rd Irish Rd Lockport Rd Niagara Falls Blvd Robert Moses Pky Packard Rd Pine Ave Walnut Ave Ferry Ave Ferry Ave Royal Ave Buffalo Ave Goat Island Rd Niagara St Main St Robert Moses Pky Rainbow Bridge Rainbow Blvd Portage Rd Lockport St 11th St Beech Ave Centre Ave Mc Koon Ave 9th St Walnut Ave Pine Ave Hyde Park Blvd Porter Rd Witmer Rd Witmer Rd I-190 Military Rd Hyde Park Blvd Lewiston Rd Robert Moses Pky Highland Ave College Ave Lockport Rd Rhode Island Ave I-190 Upper Mountain Rd Upper Mountain Rd Military Rd Lewiston Rd Power Vista Dr N Miller Rd Tuscarora Rd Lockport Rd Lockport Rd Saunders Settlement Rd Buffalo St Niagara Falls Blvd Walmore Rd Niagara Rd Williams Rd Military Rd Porter Rd Niagara Falls Blvd River Rd Colvin Blvd Niagara Rd 95th St 3rd Ave Witmer Rd Erie Ave Townline Rd Walck Rd Meadow Dr Payne Ave Wheatfield St Ward Rd Thompson St Robinson St Sweeney St Oliver St Vandervoort St Schenck St Goundry St Main St Niagara Falls Blvd Tonawanda Creek Rd Killian Rd Bear Ridge Rd Saunders Settlement Rd Bear Ridge Rd Fisk Rd E Canal Rd Donner Rd Lockport Rd 3rd St 10th St Quay St Cedar Ave 9th St 5th St Veterans Dr 47th St 72nd St Cayuga Dr Bayview Rd Lake Ave Tifft St Orchard Park Rd Southern Expy I-90 Southwestern Blvd Abbott Rd Southwestern Blvd Milestrip Rd Milestrip Rd Webster Rd Fisher Rd Transit Rd Losson Rd Como Park Blvd Bennett Rd Transit Rd Clinton St Seneca St Clinton St I-90 Ridge Rd Hopkins St South Park Ave Bailey Ave I-190 Cayuga Creek Rd Union Rd Union Rd William St Broadway Clinton St Genesee St Union Rd Harlem Rd I-90 S Youngs Rd Main St Bailey Ave Eggert Rd George Urban Blvd Youngs Rd Transit Rd Hopkins Rd Ayer Rd Millersport Hwy I-990 N French Rd Sheridan Dr N Forest Rd I-990 Dodge Rd Heim Rd N French Rd Campbell Blvd Schoelles Rd I-290 I-990 Millersport Hwy Niagara Falls Blvd Sweet Home Rd Brompton Rd I-290 River Rd E River Rd E River Rd Two Mile Creek Rd Kenmore Ave Military Rd I-190 I-190 Ransom Rd Whitehaven Rd Stony Point Rd Sheridan Dr Sheridan Dr Grand Island Blvd Alt Blvd South Pky W River Rd W River Rd Love Rd Staley Rd Huth Rd Long Rd Bedell Rd Baseline Rd Main St Jefferson Ave Scajaquada Expy Kensington Ave E Amherst St Amherst St Parkside Ave E Delavan Ave E Ferry St Walden Ave Genesee St Fillmore Ave Kensington Expy Porter Ave North St Delaware Ave Elmwood Ave Norwood Ave Massachusetts Ave Connecticut St Forest Ave Tonawanda St Bidwell Pky W Delavan Ave W Ferry St Summer St Elmwood Ave Delaware Ave Hertel Ave Ontario St Military Rd Sheridan Dr River Rd Sawyer Ave I-290 Brighton Rd Elmwood Ave Delaware Ave Ensminger Rd Eggert Rd Sheridan Dr Maple Rd N Bailey Ave Parker Blvd Parker Blvd Kenmore Ave Englewood Ave I-290 Main St Kensington Ave Wehrle Dr Lebrun Rd Winspear Ave Kensington Expy I-90 Genesee St Pine Ridge Rd Union Rd Cayuga Rd Kensington Expy Dick Rd Walden Ave Broadway I-90 Transit Rd Borden Rd Transit Rd French Rd Ellicott Creek Rd Creekside Dr Twin Cities Memorial Hwy Wales Ave Main St Colvin Blvd E Robinson Rd W Klein Rd Millersport Hwy Klein Rd Main St Wehrle Dr Aero Dr Holtz Dr Smith Rd Dodge Rd Glen Oaks Dr New Rd Commerce Dr N Ellicott Creek Rd S Ellicott Creek Rd Kaymar Dr Sweet Home Rd N Forest Rd John James Audubon Pky St Rita's Ln Frontier Rd Skinnersville 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Covington Dr Mineral Springs Rd Aurora Expy Seneca Creek Rd Indian Church Rd Harlem Rd Orchard Park Rd Main St East and West Rd Angle Rd Reserve Rd Michael Rd Baker Rd Seneca St Seneca St Center Rd Leydecker Rd Angle Rd Michael Rd Lein Rd Borden Rd French Lea Rd Rowley Rd Como Park Blvd Broadway Dick Rd S Creek Dr Aero Dr S Cayuga Rd Wehrle Dr Lawrence Bell Dr Beach Rd Galleria Dr Towers Blvd Jeffrey Blvd McKinley Pky Lake Ave Berg Rd Berg Rd Abbott Rd Center St Dorrance Ave Park Dr Dingens St New Babcock St William St Sweet Home Rd Stevenson Blvd Rosedale Blvd Hendricks Blvd Maynard Dr Hilton Blvd Hartford Rd Crosby Blvd Emerson Dr JC Stigimeier Park Woodlawn Beach State Park Nike Base Park Veterans Park Great Baehre Swamp State Wetlands Bassett Park Sweeney Park Gratwick Riverside Park Bicentennial Park Ellicott Creek Park Veterans Memorial Park Brighton Park Sheridan Park Grover Cleveland County Park Lincoln Park Crosby Field Municipal Park Shoshone Park Mc Carthy Park Broderick Park Riverside Park Delaware Park Sunshine Park Firemens Park Centennial Park Cazenovia Park South Park Tifft Farm Nature Preserve Dingens Park Houghton Park Hennepin Park Martin Luther King Park Masten Park Propect Park Front Park LaSalle Park Naval Park Beaver Island State Park Buckhorn Island State Park Niagara Reservation State Park Reservoir State Park Whirlpool State Park Earl W Bridges Artpark Bicycle Rating (2009 data) Suitable Caution Advised Extreme Caution/ Experienced Bicyclists Local Bicycle Connector (not rated) Signed Bicycle Routes ( not rated ) Multi-Use Trails Existing Under Construction NYS Bike Route 5 Bicycle Shops, Repairs Parks Trailheads Parking ramps with Bicycle Racks Bicycle Racks Buffalo Blue Bikes Park and Ride Lot 0 .5 1 2 Miles Scale of Miles L E G E N D On-Street Bicycle Network P e 5 T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e - . 90 - . 90 - . 190 - . 190 - . 190 - . 190 - . 290 - . 290 - . 990 - . 990 - . 290 - . 190 - . 190 - . 190 - . 90 / 62 / 219 / 20 / 20 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 / 62 33 33 33 33 33 16 16 16 16 277 277 277 277 240 240 240 354 354 354 240 5 5 198 198 324 324 263 263 324 5 5 5 5 179 179 265 266 266 266 266 266 265 265 265 265 265 425 429 429 429 425 384 384 384 61 61 104 104 31 31 31 31 384 384 384 384 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 T North St Carlton St High St Summer St Connecticut St Vermont St Rhode Island St Massachusetts Ave Columbus Pky Niagara St Prospect Ave Fargo Ave Plymouth Ave Busti Ave Lakeview Ave 4th St I-190 Porter Ave Jersey St Pennsylvania St Hudson St Maryland St Virginia St Carolina St Pearl St Franklin St Delaware Ave Elmwood Ave Amvets Dr Edward St W Tupper St W Chippewa St W Huron St Sycamore St Genesee St York St W Genesee St Broadway William St Clinton St E Eagle St S Division St Swan St Seneca St Exchange St I-190 Scott St Perry St Michigan Ave Elm St Oak St Ellicott St Washington St Main St Lakefront Blvd Marine Dr Buffalo Skwy N Division St 7th St W Eagle St South Park Ave LaSalle Park Naval Park Niagara Square Lafayette Square Baseball Stadium HSBC Arena Front Park Propect Park Lake Erie Bus Terminal b Amtrak Peace Bridge Look Dismount as Posted Stop, dismount and walk across roadways or other posted locations. When crossing perpenticular to the flow of traffic, cross only when it is safe to do so. Always Wear a Properly Fitted Helmet * All bicyclists, scooters and in-line skaters under the age of 14 are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet when they are operators or passengers on bicycles and while skating. Any parent or guardian whose child violates this law is subject to a fine of up to $50. It is the duty of every person operating a bicycle within an Erie County Park to wear a protective safety helmet. Earphones are Dangerous * Using earphones while bicycling (or skating) on a public right-of-way (street or sidewalk) is illegal. If you use earphones on a trail, keep the volume sufficiently low to hear other pathway users. From the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee: New York State law requires motorists to change lanes to pass cyclists and in-line skaters. Signal to Others Cyclists: when approaching others, sound your bell or call out a warning, then pass safely on the left. Pedestrians: move to the right when someone is overtaking. Skaters Use Caution In-line skaters: know how to use your equipment safely. Follow travel, passing, and speed rules as per bicyclists. Do not perform trick skating maneuvers on trails. Be Visible Ensure your visibility at night by wearing light-colored clothing with reflective material. Outfit your bicycle with lights as you would for riding on the roads. On-Street Bicycling Share the Road Keep to the Right All trail users should keep to the right except when passing or turning left. Move off the trail to the right when stopping. Never block a trail. Be Alert Watch for hazardous con- ditions, such as poor pave- ment, fallen tree branches and other debris. Beware of slippery conditions caused by water, ice, loose gravel or sand. Be Careful at Crossings Look both ways. Cyclists: yield to through traffic at intersections, pedestrians have the right of way. Pedestrians: exercise caution. Be aware of stopping limitations of bicyclists and skaters. Stay on the Trail Keep on designated trails to protect parks, natural areas and yourself. Riding off the trail is dangerous. Multi-Use Trails Share the Trail Regardless of age or ability, everyone should wear a properly fitted helmet certified by the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) (look for the approval sticker on the inside of the helmet shell). Helmets significantly reduce the risk of sustaining a serious head injury in the event of a crash. A helmet should fit squarely on the top of the head in a level position and cover the top of the forehead extending down to about one inch above the eyebrows. The helmet should not be able to slide back and forth or rock from side to side. Erie and Niagara Counties Bicycle Dealers, Repairs and Rental Beeton's Cyclery 1219 Main St., Niagara Falls 282-3220 Bert's Bikes and Fitness 4050 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park 646-0028 1550 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda 837-4882 7510 Transit Rd., Williamsville 634-4882 Bicycles and More 2474 George Urban Blvd., Depew 683-1250 Bike Wizard Mobile Bike Service 361-8427 Campus Wheelworks 744 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo 881-3613 Cycles Plus 9059 Main St., Clarence 626-1419 Dick's Bicycle Shop 781 S. Niagara St., Tonawanda 694-9232 Eastern Mountain Sports 1701 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst 838-4200 Handlebars Cycle Co. 685 Englewood Ave., Kenmore 835-0334 Mangione Hardware 448 Niagara St., Buffalo 847-6414 Niagara Cycle Works 2749 Military Rd., Niagara Falls 297-2764 North Star Bikes & Sports 1897 Eggert Rd., Amherst 835-0294 O K Bicycle Shop 30 Vandenburg, Lancaster 684-4129 Precision Bicycles 7020 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls 283-4006 Rick's Cycle Shop 55 Allen St., Buffalo 852-6838 Shea's Hardware 2465 Seneca St., Buffalo 822-0094 Shickluna Bike & Fitness Inc. 1835 Hertel Ave., Buffalo 837-6122 Ski Market Transitown Plaza, Williamsville 634-8160 Sunday Skate BMX Shop 587 Potomac Ave., Buffalo 362-1523 Terry's Bikes Etc. 5471 Transit Rd., Depew 706-0372 The Bicycle Company at the Red Door 6011 Main St., Williamsville 634-5545 The Bike Shop 21 Elm St., East Aurora 655-2916 Tom's Pro Bike Service 3687 Walden Ave., Lancaster 651-9995 Scan the Road Behind Look over your shoulder regularly or use a mirror to monitor traffic. Although bicycles have equal right to the road, be prepared to maneuver for safety. Use Appropriate Lane Avoid being in a right turn-only lane if you want to go straight through an intersection. Move into the through lane early. In narrow lanes or slow traffic it may be safer to take the whole lane. YES NO Never Ride Against Traffic * Motorist are not looking for bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the street. Ride with traffic to avoid accidents. YES NO Obey All Traffic Signs and Signals* Bicyclists must obey all local and state Traffic Rules. Bicyclists have the same rights, privileges and duties as other vehicles. Bicycles must be driven like other vehicles if they are to be taken seriously by motorists. STOP Ride in a Straight Line Avoid dodging between parked cars. Ride in a straight line at least three feet away from parked cars. Watch for a car pulling out of an parking space. NO YES Turning Left-2 Options 1. As A VEHICLE: Signal your intentions in advance. Move to the left turning lane, and complete the turn when it is safe. 2. AS A PEDESTRIAN: Ride to the far crosswalk, dismount & walk across. 1 2 PEDESTRIAN VEHICLE Use Hand Signals * Signal all turns and stops ahead of time. Look over your shoulder for any traffic, then make your intended move only when it is safe to do so. STOP RIGHT LEFT OR Lock Your Bike Buy the best lock system you can afford: none is as expensive as a new bike. Lock the frame and rear wheel to a fixed object. If you have a quick release, lock the front wheel also. Use Lights at Night * Always use a strong light colored headlight & a red taillight at night or when visibility is poor. Use bike reflectors and reflective clothing. See and be seen! Be Careful at Intersections The majority of accidents happen at intersections. Proceed with care. Vehicles making turns are particularly dangerous. The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council (GBNRTC), has prepared this Bicycle Route Guide to assist those bicycling in the Buffalo- Niagara Falls area. This Guide contains the basic information all bicyclists need to know in order to properly and safely ride their bikes. The map was developed to encourage more people to bicycle by rating the comfort and quality of many roads in the urban, suburban and rural areas of this region. The Route Guide map uses the region's street and bikepath network to produce a continuous bicycle route system. Most of the on-road selections are those preferred by local bike clubs for their own rides. Several popular attractions have been indicated on the maps, both as points of interest, and as visual landmarks when traveling throughout the region. This Guide also presents an overview of a bicyclist's legal responsibilities, and some general equipment issues and riding tips to consider before you ride. Please acquaint yourself with the sections covering "On-Street" and "Multi-Use Trails". Make your bicycle trip safe and as enjoyable as possible by knowing your responsibilities and privileges. Please Read Be aware that the GBNRTC and those involved with the production of this Guide do not guarantee the safety of the routes indicated on these maps for use by bicyclists. The on-street routes are part of the region's adopted Bicycle Master Plan and have been color-coded to represent how comfortable a typical bicyclist would feel riding along a particular stretch of roadway. These routes were not ride-tested by the GBNRTC. Bicyclists may very well encounter such problems as drainage grates, potholes, loose gravel, and on some roads, even heavy traffic flows. Like all roads users, bicyclists must remain alert to hazardous conditions. continued next panel The Greater Buffalo-Niagara Bicycle Route Guide Beware of Car Doors Be wary of parked cars. Motorists can unexpectedly open doors. Be particularly careful if you see a motorist in the car. Ride a car's door width away. Make Eye Contact Confirm that you are seen. Establish eye contact with motorists to insure that they know you are on the roadway. Please Read continued All on-street routings are regular roads used daily by drivers of motor vehicles. Bicyclists must assess their own riding skills to determine if they possess sufficient ability to adapt to changing traffic patterns and road conditions. These are all variables that control the degree of risk associated with bicycling. Bicyclists must assume the responsibility for their own safety when using the routes indicated on these maps. The Benefits of Cycling Bicycling is a viable form of transportation that can be used for commuting to work or school, running errands, and for recreation. Bicycling improves physical health and can give a sense of independence and freedom. Bicycling enhances our ability to experience and interact with the vibrancy of our neighbor- hoods, villages and towns, something which is very difficult when inside a car. Bicycling is economically efficient, saving the commuter bicyclist on an annual basis approximately three-quarters the cost of driving. Bicycling is a renewable, non-polluting form of transportation. Bicycling reduces the consumption of fossil fuels, alleviates traffic congestion, and improves the region's air quality. Buffalo and Niagara Falls Area Buffalo and Niagara Falls Area Buffalo and Niagara Falls Area Lake Erie Power Reservoir Niagara University Niagara County Community College S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo (Amherst) Erie County Community College North Campus S.U.C. at Buffalo Canisius College S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo South Campus Houghton College Trocaire College Villa Maria College Daemen College Medaille College E.C.C City Campus D'Youville College Niagara River Niagara River Niagara River * = New York State Bicycle Law * = New York State Bicycle Law One Person Per Bicycle * Riding double is only permitted when carring a child, age one or older, in an approved carrier or when riding on a tandem bicycle. ' ' Metro's Bikes on Rail Program Whether you are headed for work, school, shopping or just fun, you and your bike can ride Metro Rail for a single fare. The following are rules and safety tips for participating in this program: When boarding a train in an underground station, enter the front door of any car. If you are going downtown you should board the first car in order to take advantage of the elevated platform when exiting. When boarding a train downtown in Buffalo Place, enter the front door only of the first car using the elevated platform. Enter the rail car only after all other passengers have entered or exited the car. Only 2 bikes are permitted per car in the area designated for wheelchairs. If the area is occupied or someone boards in a wheelchair, please move to another car or wait for the next train. In underground stations, use the elevators to and from the train platform. DO NOT carry bikes up or down the stairs or on the escalators. Riders 15 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Riding of bicycles in Metro Stations is strictly prohibited. Please walk your bike in and around the stations. Proof of payment is always required. Above all, please be considerate of your fellow passengers. Bicycle lockers are available at University Station and LaSalle Station. Bike racks are available on a limited number of new Metro buses. Contact NFTA's Customer Service at 716-855-7211then press zero for more information. Metro, a subsidiary of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority www.nfta.com Buffalo Niagara International Airport Niagara Falls International Airport Detail of Downtown Buffalo Includes... New York State Bicycle Laws Bicycling Safety Tips Rules of the Road How to Take a Bike on Metro Rail Bicycle Route Guide Bicycle Route Guide b Amtrak b Amtrak Bus Terminal b Amtrak a a a Lewiston-Queenston Bridge Whirlpool Bridge Rainbow Bridge Peace Bridge Peace Bridge Please Note: International Border Crossing Information Bus Terminal In Erie and Niagara Counties, bicyclists can cross at 3 of the 4 international bridges with Canada. Customs and Immigration requires each bicyclist have government issued identification such as your passport, Passport Card, Enhanced Drivers Licence, Trusted traveler Program Card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST cards. Contact homeland security for the latest information: www.dhs.gov/files/crossingborders The bridge tolls from North to South are as follows: Lewiston-Queenston Bridge - .50 cents for bicyclists, must ride in vehicle travel lane. Recommended for experienced cyclists Whirlpool Bridge - no bicyclist crossing allowed. Rainbow Bridge - .50 cents for bicyclists, must ride in vehicle travel lane Peace Bridge - no toll for bicyclists, either walk on sidewalk or ride in vehicle travel lane Tolls collected only on traffic entering Canada Recycle-A-Bicycle for anyone who wishes to recycle an old bicycle and receive a tax deductible receipt, contact: Green Options Buffalo [email protected] 716-851-4052 Simplified Rating System Multi-Use Trail Information Major Trails Trailheads Buffalo Blue Bicycle Program Buffalo Blue Bicycle is an innovative community bicycle-lending program committed to making this healthy, environmentally sustainable and community friendly form of transportation accessible to all the residents of Greater Buffalo. For more information we can be reached at: www.buffalobluebicycle.org or [email protected] GREATER BUFFALO-NIAGARA R EGIONAL T RANSPORTATION C OUNCIL GBN RTC Greater Buffalo/Niagara Area Summer 2010 P P P P P P P