Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean)
ALBANY – Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) is taking action to address the need for public transportation in rural areas – especially for people with special needs.
Senator Young, who is Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, said in a recent press release that a study will soon be underway to look into the lack of comprehensive public transportation systems in Upstate New York and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, reach, and cost effectiveness of transportation systems by coordinating with other organizations that have their own transportation needs.
The Senator said that Integrated transportation systems are especially important in rural areas where geographic barriers, difficult weather conditions, and longer distances between communities serve as additional obstacles.
The study will involve a wide range of stakeholders including transportation service providers, transportation operators, and consumer groups. Additionally, input will be sought from New York State agencies.
The results of the assessment are expected to include recommendations addressing sources of funding and the establishment of a pilot demonstration program. The results are due to the Governor and the Legislature by December 31, 2016.
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