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Transportation planning budget shows spike in federal funds for mobility initiatives; staff highlight grants for first‑mile/last‑mile and rides‑to‑recovery
Summary
Transportation planning staff told legislators federal funding for the department would roughly double in 2026 as it expects new state and federal grants for mobility projects, and described multiple federally reimbursed programs that will not require local match for some items.
Tompkins County transportation planning staff reported a substantial increase in anticipated federal funding for 2026 to support mobility management, coordinated transit, first‑mile/last‑mile pilot projects and rides‑to‑recovery programs.
Frank Doldo, speaking for the transportation planning department, said the federal funding line would rise substantially, and described planned initiatives including a coordinated plan, a one‑call/one‑click mobility center and grants for first‑mile/last‑mile…
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