New York’s Clean Transportation Prizes Initiative

Underserved communities are most at risk for the effects of climate change. New York’s Clean Transportation Prizes Initiative, awarded in 2022, gave more than $85 million toward community-level projects that innovate clean transportation solutions. These exciting initiatives directly benefit disadvantaged communities and innovators worked hand in hand to create their visions. These varied solutions all aim to help New Yorkers reach destinations more easily, more affordably, and in better health. They directly serve the State’s nation-leading goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85% by 2050—with a focus on improving mobility options, job opportunities and air quality in the historically disadvantaged communities where the projects will be located.