Niagara Square Gets Safer, Police Worry | Buffalo News

Buffalo’s Niagara Square is getting a major safety overhaul with new crosswalks, clearer lane markings, and redesigned traffic flow after 71% of residents said it’s unsafe to walk there—drivers and cyclists agreed. The city began painting changes Monday night, warning instead of fining for parking in new restricted zones to ease the transition. But the Buffalo PBA police union warns emergency response could slow if officers can’t park near their cars, stressing the need for quick access during real emergencies. City officials say exceptions will be made for emergencies and are exploring relocating a bus shelter to create more parking. Balancing pedestrian, cyclist, and officer safety remains the goal as work continues to transform this busy hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e899f2d3f19a818b