After a two-year pilot program of a pedestrian shuttle, the report shows the impact it left on the Niagara region.

Local leaders gathered at Castellani Art Museum Monday to release how the results of the Discover Niagara shuttle impacted the local economy.

The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area partnered with other local agencies for the two-year program.

The report shows there was a $35 million impact to the economy in the 2016 season.

They say when tourists find out about the shuttle, they can extend their stay to spend more time in Western New York.

"If people are coming to Niagara Falls and they extend their day one additional day and they go to Old Fort Niagara, what that does is it generates economic impact, it supports our local nonprofit organization, our cultural attractions and it instills pride for the people who live here," said Sara Capen, Niagara Falls National Heritage Area executive director.

Officials say they hope to expand the shuttle to Lockport, North Tonawanda and Canalside.