Nassau County is preparing to receive a $42 million federal grant that will modernize its bus system by phasing out diesel vehicles and revamping its depot.
The infusion of funds goes to the Long Island transit operator—Nassau Inter‑County Express, or NICE—so that nearly 30 buses approaching the end of their useful lives will be replaced with low‑emission models. Officials also plan to upgrade the aging facility in Rockville Centre.
“We are grateful to President Trump and [Transportation] Secretary [Sean] Duffy for this grant that will allow us to operate our buses in a safer and more efficient manner and provide quality public transportation for the residents of Nassau County,” stated County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
The sizable dollar boost derives from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which earmarked over $1 trillion for infrastructure projects across the nation.
Long Island Democrat Rep. Laura Gillen, who championed the bill in the House, added, “I am delighted to help deliver [the] federal grant funding to Nassau County that will help upgrade the NICE bus fleet and make station improvements to the County facility.”
“Improving transportation options and reliability will directly benefit families, residents, and businesses across Long Island’s South Shore,” she said.
County officials noted that the project will generate construction jobs, though they did not disclose how the $42 million will be allocated, the specifics of the Rockville Centre overhaul, or the completion date.
According to NICE, coordination with Nassau County remains a key task before the program can begin.
A NICE representative confirmed that the new green buses are slated for service by 2028, echoing Rep. Gillen’s remarks.
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