What I keep seeing
A trip can be on time and still fail at the last block or transfer. People need to plan against an appointment, entrance, and access need, not just a line drawn between two addresses.
What should exist
I would keep a trip card with the arrive-by time, route number, transfer stop, walking buffer, rider alert, and backup. NFTA's planner can sort by trip time, walking distance, or transfers and request an accessible trip. NFTA recommends the Transit app for live departure and service information, but an estimate does not promise a connection will wait.
- Save the route number and transfer stop.
- Check alerts again before a weather or event trip.
- Review PAL before the trip if stairs or bus access may be a barrier.
What a Buffalo person can do today
Plan the trip in NFTA's tool and save the route. Check alerts and live departure information. Write down a second route, the destination phone number, and a person who can help if the plan breaks. For non-emergency local services, 211 WNY can help identify resources. Confirm availability directly.
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