New York opens $21.6 million fund to scale zero-emission mobility projects

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🗞️ Driving the news: New York State has launched a $21.6 million funding round to support community-led, zero-emission mobility demonstration projects
• Announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, the initiative prioritizes underserved areas — including the Bronx and upstate utility service regions — and invites proposals for scalable, clean transport solutions such as e-bikes, e-scooters, EV ridesharing, and electric on-demand transit

🔭 The context: The Clean Mobility Program is part of New York’s broader strategy to decarbonize transportation, a sector responsible for nearly 30% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions
• This round builds on prior investments, including a $32 million allocation in 2024 and earlier planning grants awarded to 29 community-based efforts
• It also aligns with parallel regulatory and safety initiatives targeting the growing use of micromobility and lithium-ion battery technologies

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Zero-emission mobility solutions can significantly reduce localized air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, especially in densely populated and pollution-prone communities
• The program’s emphasis on affordability, replication, and equity ensures these solutions can scale while supporting climate justice
• It also promotes mode-shift behavior — encouraging shared, lower-emission travel over private car use

⏭️ What's next: Proposals are due by September 25, 2025 as NYSERDA hosts an informational webinar on August 7 and a vendor showcase on August 14 to support applicants
• Selected projects may receive up to $3 million in funding and must include at least 20% co-financing
• Successful demonstrations could shape future transportation investments across New York and inform national clean mobility models

💬 One quote: “Clean transportation solutions do more than just reduce emissions — they improve public health, advance equity and accessibility and build a more sustainable, connected future.” — Marie Therese Dominguez, NYS Department of Transportation

📈 One stat: New York’s broader zero-emission transport strategy represents a nearly $3 billion statewide investment in clean mobility infrastructure

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