St. Lawrence County will receive $3.1 million to establish microtransit service to connect riders to existing public transit routes in Gouverneur and other population centers.

Governor Kathy Hochul  announced the award of $6 million in funding through the Innovative Mobility Initiative. Announced as part of Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State Address, the Innovative Mobility Initiative provides funds to non-MTA transit authorities to expand service offerings and support riders who face barriers to accessing traditional transit by funding the creation of new transit alternatives or technological products.

The initiative, which is being administered by the New York State Department of Transportation, supports Governor Hochul’s nation-leading agenda to reduce greenhouse gases and the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act by reducing single-occupant vehicular travel.

“Public transit that is safe, accessible and affordable will help grow our economy, protect our environment and improve quality of life for New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “The funding to these localities is part of our commitment to modernizing our transportation systems across New York to give riders more options and better service, which helps our local communities prosper.”