Hochul Revives NYC Congestion Pricing Amid Trump Era Concerns
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is moving to reinstate the congestion pricing toll program, which she had paused earlier, amid political controversy. The timing coincides with the aftermath of the elections, where Democrats are poised to gain seats, and before Donald Trump takes office, who opposes the toll. Hochul is negotiating with the Biden administration to lower the toll from $15 to $9. The move is critical for addressing the MTA's budgetary issues, but faces political backlash from both supporters and opponents of the pause.
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