摘要: |
Public charging stations allow electric vehicle (EV) owners to have the ability and confidence to drive throughout New York State; fortravel within and between metropolitan areas. Incorporating EV charging station planning into broader local and regional planning processes supports increased adoption. Five EV Charging Station Plans were created – one for each of the I-90 MPO regions, including: Capital District, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Genesee Region, and the Greater Buffalo & Niagara Region. These Plans assessed the region’s current EV-readiness, identified areas that lack EV infrastructure, and made recommendations to establish a comprehensive network of EV charging stations to support current and future EV drivers. Based on the list of recommended locations that should have more charging infrastructure, discussions were held with municipal leaders and businesses to inform them of EVs and charging stations before gathering their input on where best to install a new charging station. With a priority list of EV charging station sites, these municipalities are prepared to capitalize on current and future funding opportunities that can support these installations. |