PROACTIVE MOBILITY PLANNING A DYNAMIC FUTURE


“We are charting a path forward that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide safe and equitable commu- nity connections, enhance economic prosperity and support environmental sustainability across the state.”


MARIE THERESE DOMINGUEZ COMMISSIONER NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NYMTC CO-CHAIR


COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE DEAR COLLEAGUES:


There is no other Metropolitan Planning Organization in our nation that is as uniquely diverse and important as NYMTC. Serving ten counties that spread from the coastal communities of Long Island to the historic communities of the lower Hudson Valley, to the five boroughs of the nation’s most populous city, NYMTC plays an invalu- able role in representing the full range of transportation needs of this diverse region. With such varied stakeholders, NYMTC excels in fostering thoughtful and deliber- ative collaboration that gives voice to the region’s varied interests and concerns.


As NYMTC members, we come together and stand united, working to create a more vibrant, inclusive transportation network that meets the challenges and needs of this diverse metropolitan area. Under Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership, we are charting a path forward that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide safe and equitable community connections, enhance economic prosperity and support environmental sus- tainability across the state. The continued partnership forged by the NYMTC members ensures that this region is well poised to lead the charge.


As the Council Chair of NYMTC, I am proud of all the accomplishments achieved by NYMTC’s member agencies. Collectively and collaboratively, we have accom- plished great things. The New York State Department of Transportation achieved remarkable progress in the initial two years of its historic $33 billion, five-year Capital Plan—modernizing our state’s infrastructure


with the construction of 117 bridges and the rehabilitation or enhancement of 5,474 others, including many in the NYMTC region. Additionally, statewide, we have constructed or improved 4,523 lane miles of pavement—not to mention the hundreds of miles of bike lanes, sidewalks, shared use paths and ADA compliant ramps that align with the community-focused vision of the State Transportation Master Plan 2050 and NYSDOT’s Active Transportation Strategic Plan which are both set to be released in 2025. Moving these efforts forward takes partnerships like those we share with our fellow NYMTC members.


By leveraging $13.5 billion in federal funding and $19.5 billion in state funding, we are revitalizing our highways, bridges, rail network, airports, and downstate suburban and upstate transit infrastructure. Whether it’s a flood mitigation project, an interchange modernization, or a reconnecting com- munities project, we are working together to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that con- nects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.


Sound planning is the key to ensuring that projects like these are responsive to the needs of the community and that’s why NYMTC is invaluable. As we develop the renewed vision and goals for our state transportation system, we must underscore and emphasize the role of planning and community engagement that puts people at the center. The collaborative forum provided by NYMTC is an unsurpassed and critical asset in helping us achieve this vision.


NYMTC | ANNUAL REPORT 2024 4


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