Some business owners worry NYC's new congestion pricing plan, which the MTA board is expected to vote on next week, will end up costing them more.
NEW YORK -- Some New York City business owners are worried the new congestion pricing plan, which the MTA board is expected to vote on next week, will end up costing them more.Gov. Kathy Hochul's retooled congestion pricing plan, with $9 tolls to enter Manhattan 's Central Business District, would start in January if approved, despite fierce opposition from some lawmakers.
' Better mass transit will improve foot traffic, proponents sayHochul paused the original congestion pricing rollout in June, saying the $15 toll would be too much of a financial strain on drivers. Her new plan reduces the toll by $6, while still being able to raise an expected $15 billion for subway repairs.
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