New Jersey and New York commuters express strong opposition to the congestion pricing scheme proposed by the MTA, labeling it as a cash grab targeting hardworking individuals. Various politicians and organizations are actively fighting against the congestion tax, with some proposing alternative solutions like disability exemptions and fare changes. The debate revolves around the impact of congestion pricing on the community and the necessity of such measures to alleviate traffic congestion.
Excellent news. New York City small business owners expected to announce yet another lawsuit against congestion pricing. Keep the lawsuits coming in opposition to this unjust taxation. The MTA was already given another $1B+ per year with the doubling of the payroll tax.…
Proud to stand with NYC advocates fighting the ill conceived regressive tax on the middle and working class called @congestion” pricing. Great organizing work from @susanleenyc @AFineBlogger and others. This tax has been forced on New Yorkers against massive opposition from…
Tonight 2/27 at 6:30pm, #MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing for the proposed Alewife Brook Parkway (Rt 3/Rt 16/Rt 2) over @MBTA Red line Tunnel Bridge Superstructure Replacement Project in #Cambridge. ℹ️ https://t.co/reNvfy9He5 https://t.co/LWr4geqWmw
MBTA Board of Directors in-person meeting is on 2/29 at 12 PM. Comment: 🎤In person 💻Online: https://t.co/MnkEKX1H8j 📧Email: [email protected] ☎️Voicemail: 617-222-3337 📬Mail: MBTA Board of Directors 10 Park Plaza, STE 3510 Boston, MA 02116 https://t.co/Q4ow3I2yR7 https://t.co/TqWfnMPkei
Member of the Caucus stood with plaintiffs today fighting congestion pricing. They're on the same page: New Yorkers don’t want the congestion scam tax. https://t.co/2ITtNPzWzy
Join us tonight for the last event on our proposed fare changes, including income-eligible reduced fares, replacing change tickets, and @MBTA_CR $10 holiday weekend pass. Share feedback at the virtual public hearing: 🗓️February 27 ⏰6:00 PM 💻via Zoom ℹ️https://t.co/aTql7jtRja https://t.co/sWOtGytUbg
I have long championed congestion pricing because I believe it is the best way to get cars off of our overly crowded roads. Congestion pricing will allow us to reimagine our streets with green space for parks, protected bike lanes, and dedicated bus lanes that will make commute…
Today, the MTA announced a disability exemption plan for congestion pricing based on feedback from the disability community and examples from other cities. This is a great improvement to the program, IMHO. https://t.co/OOBM7b8uBU
We want to hear from you. Join our public and virtual hearings this week, and share your feedback. You can also take our online survey. Learn more: https://t.co/EUrFk5gwEu #wmata https://t.co/6F1Z8jUncr
This week I'll be testifying at a @MTA hearing to reiterate our community's STRONG opposition to #NYC's congestion pricing scheme that unfairly targets outer-borough commuters. Add your voice by submitting a written comment by March 11 via email to [email protected], or…
Commuters in New Jersey and New York know that the anti-commuter Congestion Tax is nothing but a cash grab that will whack our hardworking men and women of labor. Thank you to @RepPatRyanNY for joining the fight against the @MTA’s cash grab. https://t.co/JOGn6cbxds