New York Announces $21 Million for Zero-Emission Mobility Projects

Written by: Rémy Rossi | August 4, 2025 | Time to read 4 min

Good news can seem few and far between these days. Here’s your daily dose of positive news regarding recent funding for zero-emission transportation efforts in New York State. 

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Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and plays bike polo on a fixie.

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New York State is doubling down on zero-emission mobility, releasing a second round of funding for projects focused on micromobility, ridesharing, and on-demand transportation. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced over $21 million in additional funding for the state’s Clean Mobility Program. Public policy isn’t the flashiest, but it’s where real progress is made— let’s nerd out and get down to the nitty-gritty of this latest bit of transportation news. 


NY governor announces more funds

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On July 31, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over $21 million for zero-emission mobility transportation solutions is now available, officially opening the application window. The funding is managed by the Clean Mobility Program, which supports scalable, community-led demonstration projects to improve connections and transportation in communities across the state. Gov. Hochul emphasized the importance of the program, especially in the face of the federal government’s waning support of clean air and energy standards. 

The Clean Mobility Program

The Clean Mobility Program is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The governor’s recent announcement gives the Clean Mobility Program an additional $21.6 million to fund projects across New York State. The funds can be awarded to local governments, transit operators, community-based organizations, or employers with more than 1,000 employees that propose projects. The proposed transportation projects must expand the access and affordability of shared zero-emission mobility options. Relevant mobility technologies include bikes, electric bikes, and electric scooters, electric vehicle ride-hailing, and small-scale, electric public transit services. 

Round 1 awardees announced

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The Clean Mobility Program was launched last summer and has already funded zero-emissions mobility projects in the state. In March of this year, NYSERDA announced the 29 community-led projects that had been awarded funding to conduct feasibility studies and planning of mobility solutions. Awardees included non-profits, colleges, cities, as well as local and regional transportation departments— total funding summed to $2.9 million. I took a look, and a lot of this funding goes to cities and local groups that are investigating how to create new programs like bikeshare, electric public transit, charging stations, and other zero-emissions efforts in their areas.

Round 2 focuses on execution & equity

New York Clean Mobility Program eligibility

Last week’s announcement kicks off Round 2 of applications from the Clean Mobility Program. While the previous round of funding allowed for application for planning and implementation initiatives, this latest round is limited to implementation projects— the program calls them “Demonstration Track” projects. Round 2 is open for applications through September 25, 2025. Previous participation in the Clean Mobility Program is not a requirement for demonstration project funding. The Clean Mobility Program will award up to $3 million per project, giving priority to projects in disadvantaged communities in the state

Changing landscape for micromobility in NY & NYC

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The recent announcement by Gov. Hochul is great news for sustainable transportation allies, while progress across the state has not always been so straightforward. The proposal by New York City mayor Eric Adams to set a 15 mph speed limit for e-Bikes has been met with fierce opposition by electric bike and alternative transportation advocates. 

At the same time, however, congestion pricing in NYC has been a huge success, and the updated New Bicycle Blueprint sets the standard high for the future of cycling in the Big Apple. At the statewide level, Gov. Hochul’s office has largely been a friend of micromobility, signing legislation supporting the safe use of e-Bikes and lithium-ion batteries last year. Now we’ll just have to see where the Clean Mobility Program’s funds are headed to improve zero-emission mobility transportation solutions across the state. 


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Key Takeaways


  1. $21.6M in New Funding: Governor Hochul announced a second round of Clean Mobility Program funding focused on implementing zero-emission transportation projects.
  2. Equity & Implementation Focus: Round 2 prioritizes projects in disadvantaged communities, offering up to $3M per award for on-the-ground demonstration efforts.
  3. Shifting Micromobility Landscape: While state-level support for micromobility grows, debates like NYC’s proposed e-Bike speed limit show ongoing tensions in urban policy.



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