Hochul Revives $9 Congestion Pricing to Aid MTA
TL;DR
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to revive the congestion pricing program in Manhattan with a reduced toll of $9, after pausing the initiative due to economic concerns. The program aims to fund MTA improvements and reduce traffic congestion. This decision follows political pressure and legal challenges, especially after former President Trump's re-election, who opposes the plan. The revived tolling is expected to address a significant funding gap in the MTA's capital program, though it faces opposition from New Jersey politicians and transit worker unions.
Topics:nationpolitics#congestion-pricing#kathy-hochul#mta-funding#new-york-city#politics#transportation-policy
- Hochul Set to Resurrect Congestion Pricing at $9 THE CITY
- Gov. Hochul to relaunch congestion pricing with $9 base toll, sources say Gothamist
- Congestion pricing expected to be revived today with a 40% reduction in the plan News 12 New Jersey
- Hochul’s $9 congestion toll gamble would help MTA but sacrifice traffic relief Crain's New York Business
- Hochul to announce new congestion pricing plan Newsday
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