Nearly $31 million in federal funding is heading to the Niagara Frontier Transit Authority.

Congressman Brian Higgins says the money comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration.

"Federal transit funding allows for long-term improvements to, which will increase critical access for Western New Yorkers who use public transit systems to each day to commute to work and school, go to the grocery store, attend doctors’ appointments, and more," said Higgins. "This year’s funding will make historic investment in the future of public transit here in Western New York, allowing for modernization, improving efficiencies, and supporting a cleaner community."

This money will allow the NFTA to purchase new buses, make critical repairs and modernize its fleet.

"This much needed and appreciated funding will truly shape the future of the NFTA and Western New York," said Kim Minkel, executive director of the NFTA. "Thanks to the continued commitment to Congressman Higgins and our congressional delegation, we will have the opportunity to continue to invest in electric buses, revamp our existing fleet, modernize facilities, transform the DL&W terminal, and further the goal of making Buffalo a walkable waterfront community for generations to experience and enjoy."

In total, New York State is getting $2.1 billion from the Federal Transit Administration.