The project consists of the construction of a 50,000 +/- sq. ft. world-class vehicle crash testing facility at the present site in the Town of Cheektowaga.  The project is expected to accelerate the research and development of life-safety systems and create a new standard in vehicle and pedestrian safety.  The facility will allow Calspan to be a leader in new and emerging technologies in vehicle crash testing.  Calspan' s global customers include the following companies:  Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, US Department of Transportation, US Department of State, Volvo, General Motors, Ford, Honda, Kia, Hyndai, Toyota, Subaru to name a few.

 · 7/29/2016—Public hearing held 

· 8/24/16-ECIDA Board of Directors adopts a Negative Declaration in accordance with SEQRA.

· 8/24/16- Lease/Leaseback Inducement Resolution presented to the Board of Directors.