Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available to Support Expanded Use of Zero-Emission Transit Vehicles
January 8, 2025
Funding will help transit agencies purchase new electric and hydrogen-powered buses, invest in charging and fueling infrastructure, and support workforce development.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million in funding is now available to support the expanded use of zero-emission transit vehicles in New York State. This funding will help transit agencies purchase new electric and hydrogen-powered buses, invest in charging and fueling infrastructure, and support workforce development.
“New York is leading the nation in the fight against climate change, and we are committed to reducing emissions from all sectors of our economy, including transportation,” Governor Hochul said. “This $100 million investment will help us transition to a cleaner, greener transportation system, while creating jobs and supporting our economy.”
The funding is part of the state’s $1.5 billion Clean Transportation Fund, which was created in the 2022-23 state budget. The fund is dedicated to supporting the transition to clean transportation technologies, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and public transit.
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will administer the funding through a competitive grant program. Transit agencies will be eligible to apply for funding to purchase new zero-emission buses, install charging and fueling infrastructure, and train their workforce to maintain and operate these new technologies.
“This funding will help transit agencies across the state reduce their emissions and improve air quality for all New Yorkers,” NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said. “We encourage transit agencies to apply for this funding and take advantage of this opportunity to invest in a cleaner, greener future.”
The application deadline for the grant program is March 15, 2025. For more information, visit the NYSDOT website.
Additional Information:
- In addition to the $100 million in funding announced today, the state has already invested $150 million in zero-emission transit vehicles and infrastructure.
- The state’s goal is to have all transit buses be zero-emission by 2035.
- Zero-emission transit vehicles do not produce any tailpipe emissions, which helps to improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Electric and hydrogen-powered buses are more efficient than diesel buses, which can save transit agencies money on fuel costs.
- The transition to zero-emission transit vehicles will create new jobs in the clean energy sector.
Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Available to Support Expanded Use of Zero-Emission Transit Vehicles
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