# New York Funds Local Transportation Projects

On October 14, 2026, New York announced $97.1 million in Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program awards for 35 local projects, administered by the New York State Department of Transportation. Grants of $500,000 to $7 million will support sidewalks, safe routes to schools, pedestrian and bicycle safety, transit connections, and trails. The announcement identifies funding recipients and project purposes, but does not provide bid dates or procurement contacts; project-level design, construction, and inspection opportunities are expected through recipient municipalities.

- The funding supports a range of locally delivered transportation improvements, creating potential work for civil engineering, construction, inspection, and related firms.
- Contractors should identify recipient municipalities and relevant projects, including Queens Boulevard reconstruction and the Peanut Line trail, to locate project-specific solicitations.
- The announcement does not state solicitation schedules or procurement contacts, so it does not establish bid deadlines or a direct state-level contracting opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)
- City of Binghamton
- Town of Amherst

### Key Quotes
> We are extremely grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State for this $3.1 million award to support sidewalk and crosswalk construction along Wesvalley Road.
> — Rick Preston, Town Supervisor of North Elba

> New York State is committed to the goal of creating modern transportation systems that strengthen communities and help all users, not just motorists, get where they need to go safely and efficiently.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Announces More Than $97 Million to Support Improvements to Alternative Transportation Options in Local Communities | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-97-million-support-improvements-alternative-transportation) - NY