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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