$21M available for zero-emission mobility transportation

ALBANY | Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced over $21 million is now available to support zero-emission mobility transportation solutions in communities across New York State. The Clean Mobility Program provides funding for scalable, community-led demonstration projects that improve connections through micro mobility, ridesharing, and on-demand shared transportation options. Together, these solutions lower pollution and offer residents affordable connections to services, jobs, and transit, including in underserved communities. "Even as the federal government walks away from clean air and energy standards, New York continues to invest in modern, flexible and efficient electric transportation options that improve air quality and expand affordable consumer choices," Gov. Hochul said. "Our priority is linking communities, including areas that have been historically marginalized, with resources that provide residents with a variety of flexible transportation options that allow them to conduct their daily business uninterrupted." The Clean Mobility Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), will competitively award funding to local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, or employers with more than 1,000 employees for demonstration projects that advance innovative clean mobility options to address transportation challenges. Proposed solutions must expand access to shared zero-emission transportation options, create long-term affordable options, and can be continued into the future. Eligible technologies include bikes, electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters), on-demand electric vehicle ride-hailing, and small-scale, on-demand electric public transit services, or shared electric vehicle options. Proposals for demonstration projects must include a completed planning document that includes community engagement, site identification and operations, project partner identification, technical feasibility assessment, and a policy and regulatory feasibility assessment. Only one proposal per applicant will be awarded and a cost share of at least 20 percent of the total project cost in non-NYSERDA funding is required. E-bikes or e-scooters must meet industry safety standards such as being UL-certified. The Clean Mobility Program offers up to $21.6 million for projects across New York State and will award up to $3 million per project, with priority given to projects in disadvantaged communities, as defined by the Climate Justice Working Group. Additionally, up to $8 million is set aside to fund demonstration projects located in specific areas of the state, including those served by the upstate investor-owned utilities. This includes a total of up to $5 million for micro mobility projects in the Central Hudson, National Grid, New York State Electric & Gas, and Rochester Electric & Gas region and up to $3 million for any type of eligible demonstration projects located in the Bronx. Proposals are due on Sept. 25 by 3 p.m. ET. For more information on this funding opportunity visit NYSERDA's website. NYSERDA will host an informational webinar on Aug. 7 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET to provide more explanations on the solicitation, project requirements, and the application process. To support demonstration project applicants, NYSERDA offers a Mobility Solutions Provider Directory that highlights companies that manufacture, supply, develop, install, operate, or maintain mobility solutions eligible under the Clean Mobility Program. NYSERDA will host a virtual showcase for prospective applicants on Aug. 14. The morning session will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET to highlight companies that support two-wheeled mobility solutions. The afternoon session will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET for companies that support four-wheeled mobility solutions. In June 2024, Gov. Hochul announced the $32 million Clean Mobility Program which supports community-led planning and demonstration projects that solve local transportation needs and help reduce emissions. In March 2025, NYSERDA announced that $2.9 million was awarded to 29 community-led planning projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions. These projects are eligible to apply for the demonstration project planning announced today, although previous participation in the Clean Mobility Program is not a requirement for demonstration project funding. For more than 50 years, NYSERDA has been a trusted and objective resource for New Yorkers, taking on the critical role of energy planning and policy analysis, along with making investments that drive New York toward a more sustainable future. This program is part of New York's nearly $3 billion investment in zero emissions vehicles and growing access to clean transit to benefit all New Yorkers, including those in low-income or disadvantaged communities, by reducing emissions to create cleaner air and healthier communities. It complements New York State's other zero-emission transportation initiatives including the New York Clean Transportation Prizes Initiative, administered by NYSERDA, the New York State Department of Public Service and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), as part of an $85 million allocation through New York's EV Make Ready program to accelerate the transition to a clean transportation future. The program is funded through a combination of Clean Energy Fund (CEF), Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and Micro Mobility Make-Ready funds.

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