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Comprehensive Plan 41 Transportation Systems Transportation systems are the arteries of Transportation Network community life—supporting mobility, shaping land use patterns, and influencing public safety The Town of Aurora’s transportation network and environmental health. In the Town of Aurora, is characterized by roadways under various the rural landscape, limited public transportation, jurisdictions. NYS Route 20A, otherwise known as and reliance on personal vehicles have defined Quaker Road, Hamburg Street, Main Street and a transportation network that is both an asset Big Tree Road, is an east-west two-lane minor and a challenge. Key corridors such as NYS arterial in Aurora and is considered a gateway to Routes 20A and 16 serve as vital connectors to the Town of Orchard Park, the Town of Wales, and regional employment centers, yet high traffic NYS Interstate 400, otherwise known as the Aurora volumes and limited pedestrian and bicycle Expressway. NYS Route 20A generally consists of infrastructure present growing concerns for safety 12-foot-wide travel lanes with added turn lanes and accessibility. As the Town continues to evolve, and various lane width changes throughout the identifying opportunities to enhance connectivity, Town boundary. NYS Route 16, otherwise known support alternative transportation options, and as Olean Street and Olean Road, is a north-south promote walkability will be critical in fostering a corridor that begins at Main Street in the Village more inclusive and sustainable future. of East Aurora and spans through the Hamlet of South Wales within the Aurora township boundary. NYS Route 16 consists of approximately 12-foot- wide travel lanes and varying shoulder widths. Other key corridors in the Town include Center Street, Buffalo Road, Davis Road, Mill Road, and Maple Street.