LIDA Introduction
Demographics
Strategic
Marketing Area
Transportation
& Distribution
Utilities,
Energy & Labor Force
Education
and Research
Excellent
Living Standards
Recreation
and Culture
Business
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Freight facilities and direct transport routes are within minutes from any site in Lancaster, NY! |
Highways
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) runs through Lancaster and interconnects with American and Canadian markets.
Airports
One of the nation's principal air centers, The Greater Buffalo International Airport is 12 minutes from Lancaster. Ten major airlines schedule regular daily flights.
Efficient aroundtheclock terminals serve passengers and cargo.
Private facilities are available at reasonable rates.
Lancaster has its own small private airport for light, single, and multiengine aircraft.
Railroads
Industrial sidings are available on several mainlines and spurs operated by Conrail.
Link to Canada
Only 30 minutes from Lancaster, The Peace Bridge at Buffalo links the
U.S. with Canada. Bridges at Niagara Falls and Lewiston lead to the rich
markets of Southern Ontario.
Transportation/Distribution
Lancaster is within an 8 hour drive (or 1 hour flight) of approximately 55% of the U.S. and approximately 62% of the Canadian population.
Local expressways link Lancaster with national and international highways, railways, waterways and airways.
Port of Call
The Port of Buffalo (also 30 minutes from Lancaster) is ranked 28th
among U.S. Seaports, and 7th among Great Lake Ports, economical bulk freight
shipment is carried to the cities of the Great Lakes and to European ports
via the St. Lawrence Seaway. The port has the capacity to unload and load
materials of all shapes and sizes.
Town of Lancaster Industrial Development Agency
21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086
Tel: 716/683-1610 . . . . . . . . Fax: 716/683-0512
LIDA Introduction / Demographics / Strategic Marketing Area / Transportation & Distribution / Utilities, Energy & Labor Force / Education and Research / Excellent Living Standards / Recreation and Culture / Business & Industry
