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New York State Awards ICF $29 Million Transportation Contract
Next-Generation Mobility Services Program Helps Achieve Climate and Equity Goals RESTON, Va. , Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Department of
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[{"type":"text","content":"Next-Generation Mobility Services Program Helps Achieve Climate and Equity Goals\nRESTON, Va. , Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) recently awarded global consulting and technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) a $29 million contract to develop an equitable and accessible transportation mobility services program through technological innovations. The recompete contract for ICF has a term of five years with an option to extend for one additional year.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nICF will partner with NYSDOT to evolve its existing traveler/commuter assistance programs, including 511NY Rideshare, into a more advanced innovative mobility services program that encompasses both traditional (e.g., carpooling, transit, vanpooling) and new and emerging (e.g., e-bike/e-scooter sharing, carsharing, tech-enabled services) options. The new statewide program will help travelers meet their needs while also minimizing impacts on air quality, greenhouse gas emissions and congestion. \nTo help meet the state's aggressive climate and mobility goals, ICF will bring extensive experience in research, advisory, data analytics and digital engagement to this contract. The company will also deploy innovative mobility strategies that will leverage new data and functional technologies, system operations and intelligent transportation systems.\n\"With the rapid advancement of mobility options and elevated traveler expectations, NYSDOT needs a trusted partner who can provide the end-to-end planning, development and implementation services required to deliver a next-generation mobility services program,\" said Anne Choate, ICF executive vice president for energy, environment and infrastructure. \"We look forward to continuing our successful 17+ year partnership with NYSDOT to evolve its programs and help ensure they provide safe, efficient, equitable transportation options for citizens.\" \nICF develops transportation solutions that promote sustainable and equitable travel and goods movement, improve safety, reduce emissions, optimize existing systems and empower users with real-time information to make informed choices. With deep expertise in smart cities and urban mobility, ICF helps public agencies understand transportation demand planning and how to leverage today's intelligent and interconnected tra...