"New York State has awarded nearly 80 million dollars to seven transit providers as part of the Zero-Emission Transit Transition ( ZETT) Program, an initiative designed to support the deployment of zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure across the state. The funding aligns with Governor Kathy Hochul's climate agenda and New York's broader objective of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector."
"Administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, the ZETT Program provides financial support for the purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric buses, the construction and adaptation of depots and maintenance facilities, the installation of charging and fueling infrastructure, and the planning and design phases required for such transitions. The initiative targets non-MTA transit authorities, counties, and municipalities, offering local agencies the tools to modernize their fleets and operations."
"The funding announced by Governor Hochul will be distributed among seven transit agencies, each pursuing a distinct but complementary path toward decarbonization. In the Capital Region, the Capital District Transportation Authority will receive 17.5 million dollars to advance one of the state's most ambitious zero-emission infrastructure projects. The investment will finance the planning, design, and construction of a new training and maintenance complex that will serve as a dedicated base for a fully zero-emission fleet operating across Schenectady and Montgomery Counties."
The Zero-Emission Transit Transition (ZETT) Program provides funding to deploy zero-emission vehicles and infrastructure statewide, targeting non-MTA transit authorities, counties, and municipalities. Launched in December 2024 with an initial $100 million and expanded by $20 million in the FY26 Enacted Budget, the program is administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. Grants cover purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen-electric buses; construction and adaptation of depots and maintenance facilities; installation of charging and fueling infrastructure; and required planning and design. Nearly $80 million was awarded to seven transit agencies. The Capital District Transportation Authority received $17.5 million to build a training and maintenance complex serving a fully zero-emission fleet across Schenectady and Montgomery Counties.
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