Transportation News: State Wide

Governor Andrew Cuomo recently released a portion of the funding for various initiatives to electrify public transit and school buses in New York. The incentives include $16.4 million for electric bus expansion and an initial installment of $2.5 million for school bus operators statewide to upgrade to cleaner, more sustainable vehicles. 

We're excited to release our green policy priorities - our 2021 New York State Policy Agenda.

Clean transit is a part of the Biden climate plan. NYLCV is hopeful that the Biden administration will prioritize public transit and congestion pricing. We also anticipate the President-elect’s swift actions to advance environmental protection and tackle climate change in 2021.

NYLCVEF has released its Clean Bus Guide: a toolkit of resources for community members and groups to launch their own campaign for electric school buses.

Prior to the global pandemic, global air travel was projected to grow tremendously. As air travel slowly begins to pick up where it left off, we review how the airline industry is prepared to reduce its carbon emissions.

The New York City Council recently passed three pieces of micro mobility legislation that will help to expand transportation options, decrease traffic congestion, and reduce emissions.

Ferries have existed in New York State since the arrival of steamboat technology in the late 19th century, and continue to provide both commuter and excursion services—particularly in New York City.

Electric vehicles (EVs) save New Yorkers money and reduce air pollution. New York State is helping put more electric cars and trucks on the road, while also supporting researchers, policy makers, property developers, municipal planners, and zoning boards in their efforts to expand EV use.