New York Transportation

Efficient transportation facilities have long been a hallmark of New York, where a strong network of facilities include interstate highways, opportunities for mass transit options, and major airports.

Motor Vehicle Information

New residents have 30 days to register their vehicles and obtain a New York State drivers license. Acceptable proof of identity, age, and residency are required. New residents with a valid license from another state are usually only required to take the vision test. Automobile insurance is mandatory in New York. [More]

Safety & Emissions Testing

All registered vehicles must have an annual safety inspection and emissions inspection. This must be completed within 10 days of vehicle registration. For details, contact:

Vehicle Testing Information
877-486-6438
www.nysdmv.com

State Safety Regulations

Safety restraint use is required for all front seat occupants regardless of age and applies to rear seat passengers under 16. Children under four must be restrained in a federally approved child safety seat.

Highways & Bridges

Six major Interstate highways include 84 and 684, New England Thruway or 95, New York Thruway or 87, Route 17 or 86, and 278 or Cross Westchester Expressway. Five bridges span the Hudson River from Catskill to Bear Mountain. The network of county parkways link to major highways including Hutchinson River Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, the Taconic State Parkway, and the Palisades Interstate Parkway. [More]

Mass Transit Trains

Metro-North Passenger Rail
Metro stations are conveniently located throughout the Hudson Valley. For more information, contact:

MTA Metro North Railroad
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
718-330-1234
www.mta.info/mnr/

PATH Passenger Rail
PATH is the primary transportation link between Manhattan, suburban commuter railroads, and New Jersey communities. For details, contact:

Port Authority Trans-Hudson
800-234-PATH
www.panynj.gov/path

Air Travel
La Guardia Airport Flushing, NY 718-533-3400 View Website	Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, NJ 973-961-6000 View Website
Regional Commercial Airports John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica, NY 718-244-4444 View Website	Westchester County Airport White Plains, NY 914-995-4850 View Website
Highway Travel
Hudson Valley Bus Lines
Bee-Line Buses 914-813-7777 View Website	Dutchess County LOOP Bus System 845-473-0171 View Website
Leprechaun Lines 800-MAGIC-7 View Website	MTA Bus Company 718-652-8400 View Website
New Jersey Transit 800-772-2222 View Website	Putnam Transit System 845-878-RIDE View Website
Rockland Red and Tan Lines 845-356-0877 View Website	ShortLine Bus 800-631-8405 View Website
ShortLine Bus 800-631-8405 View Website	The Main Line Trolley Bus 800-631-8405 View Website
Transport of Rockland 845-364-3333 View Website	Ulster County Area Transit 845-340-6440 View Website
Inter & Intra-State Travel
Amtrak Passenger Rail 800-USA-RAIL View Website	Greyhound Bus Lines 800-231-2222 View Website
Motor Vehicle Information
Other Commuter Resources
Grand Central Terminal 212-340-2210 View Website	Metropolitan Transit Authority 718-330-1234 View Website
MetroPool Ride Sharing 800-FIND-RIDE View Website	New York Thruway Authority 800-847-8929 View Website
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 212-435-7000 View Website
Quick Links
Commuter Link View Website	Hudson Valley Transportation Management Center View Website
Metro Commute View Website	New York Metro Transportation Council View Website
New York Travel Information Center View Website	Transportation Alternatives View Website
Tri-State Transportation Campaign View Website