Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this month announced nearly $100 million in funding will be awarded statewide in an effort to promote and improve environmentally friendly transportation options.

Funds will be available through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which is designed to improve sidewalks as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety.

This includes $4.3 million allocated for the Capital Region.

The town of Malta is being awarded over $1.6 million for a pedestrian and bike pathway along Route 9.

The village of Altamont is getting over $1.4 million to install sidewalks and improve existing ones on Maple Avenue and Bozenkill Road.

North Greenbush is receiving over $1.1 million to build sidewalks on Route 4.

“Since my first day in office, I have invested in expanding multi-modal travel options for New Yorkers across the State,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “By giving communities the tools they need to expand alternative modes of travel, we are helping to reduce emissions while creating a healthier and more vibrant transportation system that benefits all New Yorkers.”