Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on the Implementation of Congestion Pricing

Statement by NYC Comptroller Lander on the Implementation of Congestion Pricing

New York, NY-New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement upon the news that Governor Kathy Hochul will lift her pause on the implementation of congestion pricing:

"This is a long-awaited win for millions of hard-working straphangers who ride the subway every day. New Yorkers will finally see less traffic, cleaner air, modernized subway signals so trains run on time, and new elevators so everyone can use them.

"We brought our lawsuits to ensure that congestion pricing would go into effect as required by law - and it couldn't come at a more urgent time. If we don't get the system in operation before Donald Trump becomes President, we'll lose $15 billion in critical transit investments that we'll never see again.

"I thank Governor Hochul and the MTA for ending the pause, and I look forward to her signing the tolling agreement with the federal government to ensure that the system is implemented before January 20th. A toll beginning at $9 and phasing up over time can raise enough revenue to meet the moment, comply with State law and the federally-approved environmental assessment so we're on solid legal footing, and ensure that the transit infrastructure that New Yorkers rely on will remain viable for generations to come."

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