Sean Patrick Maloney

04/14/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/14/2022 11:34

Maloney Celebrates Newly-Announced $2.1 Billion to Improve Local Transit Systems from the Infrastructure Law

Newburgh, New York - Today, Rep. Maloney announced that the Infrastructure Law he helped write and pass will invest more than $2.1 billion to improve and expand local transit across New York.Over $39 million dollars from those funds has been allocated to projects directly in the Hudson Valley. As a Member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Maloney helped draft the transformative infrastructure package and has been a critical advocate for investing in America's bridges.

"This year marks the start of a generational investment in public transit for the Hudson Valley and all New Yorkers. Repairing our infrastructure has always been one of my top priorities, and I am so proud to have helped write the Infrastructure Law that is delivering for our country," said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. "Upgrading and expanding our transit systems will create good paying jobs, reduce commute times, and help connect our communities."

"Transportation throughout Orange County is critical for our workforce, students, seniors, and everyone in between. Our investments in providing higher quality service with the support of the federal government and Congressman Maloney will ensure we continue to develop a transit system that works for all residents," said Orange CountyExecutiveSteve Neuhaus.

"The transportation funding Rep. Maloney has delivered for Middletown will be a gamechanger for our public transit this year and for years to come," said Middletown Mayor Joseph DeStefano. "Our bus systems, senior shuttles, and more rely on these funds to remain operational. Thanks to this increase in funding, we will be able to improve services for residents of Middletown."

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Background on Newly-Announced Funds for Transit Repairs from the Dept. of Transportation:

This week, President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a more than $20 billion investment in American transit, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding is the largest-ever investment in transit, giving riders better service while creating jobs and growing U.S. manufacturing.

  • New York will receive a total of $2,162,227,158 this year to improve transit systems across the state, including:
    • $29,278,350 in funding for rural areas via Rural Area Apportionments and $600,749 in funding for Rural Transit Assistance Programs
  • This investment will allow our local transit authorities to buy new buses and railcars, address repair backlogs, modernize fleets, and transition to new technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
  • These funds will also create even more good-paying manufacturing jobs, in addition to the 11,200 manufacturing jobs already created in New York under President Biden, through Buy America requirements that apply to steel, iron, and other materials necessary for transit projects.
  • Local projects receiving funds include:
    • $2,748,685,525 for NY-NJ-CT regional transit systems
    • For the Poughkeepsie-Newburgh Region in 2022:
      • $39,041,697 total funding
      • $25,833,756 for urban area funding, including $1,454,531 for Middletown
      • $1,889,894 for buses and bus facilities
      • $9,991,102 to maintain transit systems in a state of good repair
      • $537,250 to support mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities
      • More details on additional funds allocated to the region can be found on the Dept. of Transportation website [here].
    • Localities will receive the following in Operating Assistance Funds :
      • Orange County:
        • $2.1 million (maximum of between 1,914,964 and 2,106,460 in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh regional funds)
        • $700,000 (maximum of between 641,917 and 706,108 in New York-Newark regional funds)
      • Putnam County:
        • $400,000 (maximum of between 373,868 and 411,255 in New York-Newark regional funds)
      • Dutchess County:
        • $3.2 million (maximum of between 2,995,656 and 3,295,222 in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh regional funds)
      • Town of Highlands:
        • $80,000 (maximum of between 72,864 and 80,150 in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh regional funds)
      • Town of Monroe:
        • $400,000 (maximum of between 401,808 and 441,989 in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh regional funds)
      • Town of Newburgh:
        • $60,000 (maximum of between 54,912 and 60,404 in Poughkeepsie-Newburgh regional funds)
  • Click here to learn more about this year's Federal Transit Administration's apportionments.

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