"The planning body directs how billions of federal highway and transit dollars are used in New York City, Long Island and Rockland, Westchester and Putnam Counties. Its board is made up of transportation department and authority heads and county executives in the downstate region."
"Putnam County isn't necessarily known for its transportation planning, but Byrne does have a track record of advancing forward-thinking policy while leading it. He launched Putnam On-Demand in 2025, a microtransit program that provides residents with shared on-demand rides throughout the county."
Kevin Byrne, Putnam County Executive, has been appointed co-chair of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council alongside state DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. The council directs the allocation of billions of federal highway and transit dollars across New York City, Long Island, and Rockland, Westchester, and Putnam Counties. Its board comprises transportation department and authority heads and county executives from the downstate region. Byrne brings transportation experience to the role, having launched Putnam On-Demand in 2025, a microtransit program offering shared on-demand rides throughout Putnam County. However, he previously opposed congestion pricing, a position held by many Hudson Valley politicians.
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