§ 1884. Zero-emission bus roadmap. 1. The authority, in consultation with the department of public service and the department of transportation, shall create a zero-emission public transportation system and school bus roadmap for the state which shall identify the actions needed to meet the fleet sales and conversion targets established in § 3638 of the education law. The roadmap shall include but not be limited to: (a) financial and technical guidance related to the purchasing, retrofitting, operation, and maintenance of zero-emission buses; (b) an identification and siting plan for charging and fueling infrastructure; (c) an identification of the necessary investments in the electric transmission and distribution grid; (d) an identification of how to ensure related facility upgrades are coordinated to maximize the cost effectiveness and overall system reliability; (e) the available federal, state, and local funding to purchase or lease zero-emission buses or convert existing buses to zero-emissions; (f) an identification of new incentives and programs to advance the deployment and adoption of zero-emission buses; and (g) streamlining actions to facilitate the conversion of public transportation systems and school bus fleets.

2. The authority shall convene a technical advisory group made up of diverse stakeholders to provide the authority with relevant technical, policy, and market expertise. The authority shall further develop a stakeholder engagement process to solicit feedback on the roadmap and raise consumer awareness and education across the state.

3. The authority shall report its findings and any recommendations to the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly no later than one year after the effective date of this section. The roadmap shall be updated every three years and made publicly available on the authority's website.