Buffalo, NY is the heart of the Western New York area. Located along the shore of Lake Erie, our city first rose to prominence in the early 20th century through shipping and industrial markets; then, like other cities in the Rust Belt, fell into disuse after companies began moving their manufacturing and fabrication operations overseas. However, in the last decade, Buffalo has begun to see a tremendous comeback. It's an exciting time to live here, as businesses and restaurants pop up, theater and sporting events become available, and whole areas of the city begin to build up again.
Although other modes of transportation do exist here, transportation in Buffalo is dominated by automobiles. The city is served by eight New York State highways, one three-digit Interstate highway, one U.S. highway, and three major expressways, as well as a network of smaller streets and roads. The vast majority of commuter and recreational transportation is via automobile, and most residents of Buffalo are car owners.