The debate over congestion pricing in New York City continues as various officials and residents express opposing views. Proponents argue that congestion pricing will lead to improved air quality, reduced fuel consumption, and faster bus service. However, opponents criticize the plan, calling it a burden on hardworking residents and small businesses. New Jersey officials are also against the toll plan, with a lawsuit pending. The MTA held final public hearings on congestion pricing before the plan's implementation.
I attended and testified at last night’s @MTA public hearing on the congestion pricing tax. So performative— clearly MTA has no intention of rolling back any aspect of this bad policy. The look of boredom on JL’s face was palatable. They just want to be able to say later that… https://t.co/C4aSGXwI8I
MTA holds final public hearings on congestion pricing before plan goes into effect https://t.co/KtcfmsQ8lW https://t.co/0zltW9A5qY
UPDATE: New Yorkers took advantage of the final opportunity to speak for or against congestion pricing on Monday night as the MTA concluded its public comment session. @DBrennanTV reports. https://t.co/VjOLrzPmib
Congestion pricing must be stopped: Letters to the Editor — March 4, 2024 https://t.co/Mdi1YhHbPL https://t.co/0n4MkSKEHm
New Yorkers: Today at 6 PM is the last opportunity to make your voice heard in support of congestion pricing in NYC! Congestion pricing is the best way to make our streets cleaner, safer, and fund critical expansions to @MTA service. https://t.co/argiBUB4pU
This afternoon, I testified during @MTA’s Congestion Tax public hearing & asked them to do what New York & New Jersey residents clearly want: immediately reverse course. The Congestion Tax will kill jobs, it will kill small businesses, & it will drain pocketbooks. Watch here ⬇️ https://t.co/sZ6bAVwuYO
This scam tax is a slap in the face to every hardworking resident of this city, especially those of us from transit desert areas who are already grappling with inadequate access to public transportation. (1/2) https://t.co/TdPObHzmSy
Nearly two dozen taxi drivers rallied outside MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan on Monday, expressing disapproval of congestion pricing on the last day of public hearings. @elijahwestbrook reports. https://t.co/VjOLrzPmib
New Jersey officials - like @bergencountynj exec Jim Tedesco — get their public opposition to #congestion pricing on the record as a “shameful money grab.” The #NJ lawsuit to block the toll plan — in court next month. #NBC4NY https://t.co/NJKKh8fTkW
NEW: final day of #congestion pricing hearings. @mta reminding those here about “crossing credits” — off-setting some of the impact of the toll depending on where/how you enter the city. #NBC4NY https://t.co/sBjYDCGPVl
Got gripes on congestion pricing? Today is your last chance to complain publicly. Details here: https://t.co/y543Af9ivp
I wonder if Janno can write an op ed explaining the @MTA benefits awaiting Staten Island from Congestion Pricing for the @siadvance https://t.co/CQ6GWsq7ky
Congestion Pricing won’t fix this. https://t.co/d5wtgQ4flD
OPINION | Now’s the time for congestion pricing The result will be improved air quality, reduced fuel consumption, speedier bus service, and more efficient delivery of goods, Carl Weisbrod and Kathryn Wylde write. https://t.co/IEyVygHGtH
Congestion pricing is squeezing New Yorkers dry and must be stopped. I'm going to keep working with my colleagues to stop congestion pricing dead in its tracks. https://t.co/a5xDt0Biml