Clean Mobility Study

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The City of Kingston was awarded $100,000 from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)’s Clean Mobility Program for a feasibility study that would weigh mobility options that might include a bicycle/scooter share, bike library, EV rideshare, rebates, and other programs.

With the funding, the City of Kingston will explore implementing a zero-emission city-wide transportation program for residents and visitors. With robust community engagement, the study will explore clean mobility solutions and determine the ideal program based on the community’s needs.

The Clean Mobility Program provides competitive funding to local governments, transit operators, and community-based organizations for planning of shared electric mobility services. The awarded project teams will receive $100,000 each to conduct feasibility studies on local transportation options including shared bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters, on-demand electric vehicle ride-hailing, on-demand public transit services with flexible routes, and shared electric vehicles. For a full list of projects that received funding, visit NYSERDA’s website.

The City of Kingston has been paired with WXY Studio, a think tank that builds. They are a multi-disciplinary agency for the built environment focused on creating equitable, vibrant, and healthy buildings, places, neighborhoods, and systems.

This study will build upon and inform the work of the Department of Health and Wellness, which already supports policy, system, and environmental changes to increase access to active transportation. Specifically, the City of Kingston’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. It will also support and incorporate the City’s Energy & Sustainability work. In 2024, the Kingston Common Council passed a resolution allowing electric-assisted bicycles on public lands.

Under Mayor Noble’s administration, the Kingston Point Rail Trail Phase 1 (Phase 2 is under design) and the Midtown Linear Park have been created, both of which provide off-street paths and connections for walking and biking. The Kingston Greenline is a network of urban trails, complete streets, improved sidewalks, bike lanes, and linear parks in the City of Kingston.

As part of this study, a public survey has launched, which will inform planning for new transportation options in the City of Kingston. Community input is essential at this early stage as the City and partners explore various options, including bike share and scooter share programs, bike libraries, electric shuttles, and programs that support bike and scooter ownership. The survey will be open until May 2, 2025. A Spanish survey is available here.

Share your thoughts for new transportation options in the City of Kingston! Your input is essential at this early stage as we explore various options, including bike share and scooter share programs, bike libraries, electric shuttles, and programs that support bike and scooter ownership.