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Statement By The Nature Conservancy On Governor Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Announcement

The Nature Conservancy Commends Governor Hochul for Reducing Pollution, Investing in Mass Transit and Improving Public Health with Congestion Pricing

November 14, 2024 | New York, NY

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The Nature Conservancy in New York released the following statement from Bill Ulfelder, The Nature Conservancy’s New York Executive Director:

“Congestion pricing is a major win for all New Yorkers, setting a national example on how to reduce pollution, invest in mass transit, and improve human health. Congestion pricing improves air quality for all and invests in vital infrastructure that all New Yorkers depend on. We commend Governor Hochul for implementing congestion pricing in New York City."

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. The Nature Conservancy is working to make a lasting difference around the world in 81 countries and territories (40 by direct conservation impact and 41 through partners) through a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on X.