Thriving Communities Program NOFO and Technical Assistance Webinar Announced
The U.S. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Thriving Communities Program (TCP).
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NYMTC Joins National and State Government Leaders to Share Best Practices in Infrastructure Prioritization with the Ukrainian Government
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) Executive Director Adam Levine, Assistant Director Gerry Bogacz, and executives from multiple branches of U.S. federal and state governments took part in the first of a series of virtual meetings with Ukrainian transportation.
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National League of Cities Establishes Local Infrastructure Hub
The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Local Infrastructure Hub is a national program designed to connect cities and towns with the resources and expert advice
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MyCoast NY Newsletter Available
MyCoast NY is a tool used to collectand analyze photos of changing shorelines, inland and coastal flooding, and hazardous weather impacts across New York State.
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North Castle Community Planning Workshop Report Available
On December 8, 2022, the Town of North Castle held a virtual workshop to discuss key focus areas for road and transit improvements.
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$20 Billion in Grant Competitions to Create National Clean Financing Network
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for $20 billion across two grant competitions under the historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, an Inflation Reduction Act program.
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NYMTC’s Brown Bag Lunch Presentations: Tools and Resources to Support the Clean Transportation Transition
On June 29, 2023, NYMTC featured a virtual Brown Bag Lunch presentation on the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) Clean Cities programs in operation in NYMTC’s planning area. Read more→
Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) Meeting Features Presentation on GWB Bike and Pedestrian Improvements
On June 15, 2023, NYMTC’s Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting. Read more→
NYMTC has adopted two addenda to its Regional Transportation Plan
NYMTC has adopted two addenda to its Regional Transportation Plan that can assist applicants for two discretionary grant programs under the federal Intermodal Investment and Jobs Act. Read more→
April 20th Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) Meeting Introduces New NYMTC Executive Director
On April 20, 2023, NYMTC’s Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting. Read more→
BTS Data Spotlight on Dramatic Increase in EV Charging Stations
The latest data in the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) National Transportation Atlas Database shows that recent growth in alternative fueling stations for vehicles has been impressive. Read more→
New York Climate Exchange Announced for Governors Island
Governors Island will be home to the New York Climate Exchange. Read more→
Federal Transit Administration Hosts Community Organization Webinars
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is initiating a webinar series to provide community-based organizations a better understanding of FTA’s programs, oversight, and technical assistance resources. Read more→
NYCDOT and NYPA to Create EV Charging Hubs at Municipal Parking Lots
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) will create up to 13 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city. Read more→
Multi-State Freight Working Group Workshop on Off-Shore Wind Development Needs and Implications for Regional Planning and Transportation
The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum's Multi-State Freight Working Group hosted a virtual workshop. Read more→
NYMTC Principal Members Explore Innovations, Adopt Work Program
The Principal members of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council held their Annual Meeting on February 23, 2023 to adopt a $62 million work program. Read more→
NYC Department of City Planning (NYCDCP) Provides Assessment of 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) Data
NYCDCP conducted an analysis of the 2021 U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS data released in September 2022. Read more→
NYMTC’s Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC)
On February 9, 2023, NYMTC’s Program, Finance and Administration Committee (PFAC) held a regularly scheduled meeting. Read more→
NYMTC’s Regional Trends Series of Brown Bag Lunchtime Presentations: Southeast to Danbury Rail Link Feasibility Study
On January 25, 2023, NYMTC’s ongoing Regional Trends Series featured a virtual Brown Bag Lunch presentation on the Southeast to Danbury Rail Link Feasibility Study.Read more→