Congestion Pricing: One Year Later
Update: 2026-01-06
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Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the one-year anniversary of congestion pricing in NYC, defending the program against critics who claimed it would hurt traffic and the city. The event took place at the McBurney YMCA in Manhattan. Officials shared positive results, including increased tax revenue, office space leases, and reduced vehicle entries. The program generated over $500 million for the MTAs capital plan, funding key upgrades and accessibility improvements. However, some riders expressed frustration with recent fare hikes. Congestion pricing still faces four ongoing lawsuits. Checkout Solipillow.com
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