Today, Governor Hochul announced an “indefinite pause” to New York City’s congestion pricing program. The Nature Conservancy in New York released the following statement from Jessica Ottney Mahar, The Nature Conservancy’s New York policy and strategy director:
“Governor Hochul’s decision to halt congestion pricing is a huge loss for New Yorkers. This means the benefits of this policy—less pollution, cleaner air to breathe, and better public transit for millions of people—are no longer guaranteed. The Governor’s decision jeopardizes New York’s position as a national leader in fighting climate change. We stand with our many partners in urging Governor Hochul to reverse this pause and implement congestion pricing on June 30 as planned.”
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