Governor Kathy Hochul of New York State has unveiled a $100 million funding initiative to assist transit providers in expanding their utilization of zero-emission vehicles. The funding, allocated through the Zero-Emission Transit Transition Program (ZETT), follows previous efforts in 2020 that saw $24 million directed towards replacing old internal combustion engine (ICE) buses with electric alternatives. Additionally, support has been extended to electric school bus infrastructure. Under the ZETT program, funding opportunities include developing Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plans, procuring transit fleet buses with zero-emission propulsion systems like hydrogen-electric and battery-electric, constructing or enhancing transit facilities, and establishing utility infrastructure to connect these facilities to zero-emission power/fuel networks. Notable eligible transit systems for this funding include the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (CNYRTA/Centro), Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), and Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA/RTS). These entities are eligible to apply for up to $17.5 million with a required 10 percent non-state match. Furthermore, counties, local municipalities, and other STOA recipients can access up to $5 million, with a similar matching requirement. Governor Hochul emphasized the importance of addressing climate change through transportation advancements, highlighting the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transit sector. Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez echoed this sentiment, encouraging eligible agencies to invest in zero-emission transit options. The initiative not only aims to combat climate change but also improve air quality and promote environmentally friendly practices across New York communities.