Green Transportation

Walking and Biking Resources

• Enjoy These Albany Area Walking Trails & Strolling Spots- Albany.com
• Capital NY Bike Map from the Albany Bicycle Coalition
• Empire State Trail: The 750-mile Empire State Trail welcomes bicyclists and hikers to explore New York State’s extraordinary experiences, people, and places.
• CDPHP Cycle!: A bikeshare network for the Capital Region made up of pedal bikes and now pedal-assist electric bikes.

Electric Vehicle and Charging Resources

• About Electric Cars- Check out the top five reasons to drive an EV!
• Is an electric vehicle right for me?- Understand you EV options and understand how lifetime cost differs from traditional vehicles.
• Drive Clean Rebate for Electric Cars: The Charge NY initiative offers electric car buyers the Drive Clean Rebate of up to $2,000 for new car purchases or leases. Combine that with an Inflation Reduction Act tax credit of up to $7,500, and it’s an opportunity you wouldn’t want to miss.
• Charging Stations in Albany: Search for stations near year or plan your next trip!
• National Grid's Charge Smart NY: This plan offers financial savings to charge your EV conveniently and efficiently within the comfort of your home through a smartphone app during off-peak hours, helping to lower your utility bill. 
• EV Charging Stations Hosting Capacity Map: Check the electrical capacity of your location to determine if it can host advanced levels of EV charging.

Public Transportation Resources

• CDTA- Regional public transportation info!
• Bring your bike aboard: You can bus-and bike with CDTA on all CDTA routes throughout the region. 
• DRIVE, powered by CDTA: All-electric, 100% zero-emission car-sharing service for New York’s Capital Region