Buffalo's Riverline set for big boost under highway bill By Jerry Zremski News Washington Bureau Chief Jun 9, 2021 Jun 9, 2021 Updated Dec 30, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON – It's called a highway bill, but for Buffalo, it will be every bit as much a strolling and biking bill.kAmp?5 :E :D 2== 3642FD6 #6A] qC:2? w:88:?D[ 2 qF772=@ s6>@4C2E[ 92D E2C86E65 9:D AC:@C:E:6D :? 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