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In an effort to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) usage, New York’s Legislature passed four vehicle charging infrastructure bills this session that are awaiting action by Governor Kathy Hochul. Under the Climate...more
8/9/2023
/ Automotive Industry ,
Charging Stations ,
Clean Energy ,
Climate Action Plan ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Motor Vehicles ,
New York ,
Pending Legislation ,
Public Service Commissions ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Zero-Emission Vehicles
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The nation’s first variable tolling program in a central business district (CBD) reached a new milestone, bringing New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) closer to its goal of launching...more
5/15/2023
/ City of New York ,
Environmental Review ,
Federal Highway Administration ,
Infrastructure ,
Motor Vehicles ,
NEPA ,
New York ,
Public Transportation ,
Regional Transportation Planning ,
State and Local Government ,
Surface Transportation ,
Taxi Cabs ,
Tolls ,
Transportation Corridor
In this episode, we discuss how the $4.2 billion authorized in New York’s Environmental Bond Act will be spent. We talk about the types of projects that will be funded and financial benefits to the State, including short-term...more
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Hoping that faster construction methods can be combined with increased subsidies to undertake billions of dollars of desperately needed affordable housing renovations, New York’s Legislature has authorized the...more
New York State public bodies subject to the Open Meetings Law must now post on their website, or provide upon request, “at least 24 hours” prior to any public meetings, any documents that will be discussed or considered...more