FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2025
City of Kingston To Study Clean Mobility Options
Community Input Survey Launched in English and Spanish
KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble is pleased to announce that the City of Kingston will study the feasibility of mobility options that might include a bike/scooter share, bike library, EV rideshare, and other programs.
In March 2025, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority awarded funding to the City of Kingston to explore implementing a zero-emission city-wide transportation program for residents and visitors. With robust community engagement, the study will explore clean mobility solutions and determine the ideal program based on the community’s needs.
“We are thrilled to receive this funding and are excited to see what the possibilities there may be for implementing an innovative shared electric transportation program in the City of Kingston,” said Mayor Noble. “Our aim is to support increased access to community resources, improve recreation offerings, and connect the three business districts.”
NYSERDA President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said, “NYSERDA is proud to support the City of Kingston’s study to understand how clean mobility options can bring benefits to residents and visitors while improving the local transportation system. The results will lay the foundation to develop longer-term bike and ride share options that are flexible, sustainable, and healthier for the community.”
“I’m very excited to work on creating clean mobility options for Kingston residents and visitors,” said Emily Flynn, Director of Health and Wellness and the project manager for this plan. “I’m especially interested to find out if our community would like a shared system or other tool for increasing opportunities for active transportation. The City of Kingston will work with WXY of New York City, to help us evaluate and envision how we could implement clean mobility options.”
Adam Lubinsky, Principal at WXY Studio said, “Part of what makes this project meaningful is the chance to build something with Kingston that’s zero-emission and genuinely grounded in how people live. Clean mobility has to work for real routines, real streets, and real needs. This study gives us the space to start with questions and shape a program that reflects the city’s priorities. It’s also an opportunity to help create a new model for local micromobility that other cities can learn from.”
As part of this study, a public survey has launched, which will inform planning for new transportation options in the City of Kingston. Community input is essential at this early stage as the City and partners explore various options, including bike share and scooter share programs, bike libraries, electric shuttles, and programs that support bike and scooter ownership. The survey will be open until May 2, 2025. A Spanish survey is available here.
The study will be informed by the City of Kingston’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan. In 2024, the Kingston Common Council passed a resolution allowing electric-assisted bicycles on public lands.
More about the project at www.engagekingston.com/clean-mobility-study
During Mayor Noble’s administration, the Kingston Point Rail Trail Phase 1 (Phase 2 is under design), the Midtown Linear Park, and the Hudson River Brickyard Trail have been created, all of which provide off-street paths and connections for walking and biking. The Kingston Greenline is a network of urban trails, complete streets, improved sidewalks, bike lanes, and linear parks in the City of Kingston.