The MTA plans to implement a $15 congestion toll in NYC starting June 30, sparking backlash from various entities. City officials are preparing for 37 new projects to enhance bus, bike, and pedestrian infrastructure. Advocates and towns like Hempstead are filing lawsuits against the congestion pricing plan, citing concerns over efficiency and affordability.
Hempstead becomes 1st town on Long Island to file lawsuit against NYC congestion pricing plan https://t.co/8xMTJNwjHL https://t.co/sX6GJIa5KA
MY FELLOW AMERICANS The Town of Hempstead on Long Island, the largest town in this great nation with a population exceeding 750K, is suing the unelected MTA and FHA over its outlandish desire to implement a tyrannical “congestion” tax to be levied for the mere privileging of…
The town of Hempstead has now filed a federal lawsuit in another attempt to stop congestion pricing. This is the first one out of Long Island, and @JennBisramTV spoke to drivers about having to pay up come June 30. https://t.co/qj8PV4Ks8W
Hempstead becomes 1st town on Long Island to file lawsuit against NYC congestion pricing plan https://t.co/7vGxSeLVo1 https://t.co/GnPIB3TVZv
Congestion pricing will do none of these things except further limit your ability to get around efficiently and affordably. And it's not going to be limited to Manhattan, it's coming to your neighborhood too. Soon enough you won't be able to drive more than a few blocks from… https://t.co/tyaqxpi9Qs
Stood w/@TOHClavin, board & commuter advocates in support of the town’s lawsuit to STOP @MTA’s congestion pricing plan. I’ve long opposed this misguided tax hike, have introduced bipartisan legislation in opposition & look forward to @TransportGOP field hearing in #NY04. https://t.co/6JRUlyErdV
Congestion pricing will reduce traffic, improve air quality, and raise critical funding for our subways and buses. Today we announced 37 new projects and highlighted recently completed work to make it easier to get around our city car-free. Details: https://t.co/CzTEJ1Xk14 https://t.co/zo0LmmcwVN
With congestion pricing coming, city officials planning for 37 new projects to expand bus, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, according to new report The MTA plans to begin tolling motorists on June 30 https://t.co/37yFGdOfiu
Congestion pricing in NYC is a waste of money: Letters to the Editor — May 2, 2024 https://t.co/pW5UkXWk5I https://t.co/7QMeiQLqds
UFT lawyers blast MTA’s decision with setting June 30 start date for NYC’s controversial $15 congestion toll https://t.co/7HZNQwyC6P https://t.co/4Rjy9ihxdM