Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
NEW YORK -- The fight over congestion pricing in New York City is back in the spotlight.Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she wants to end the pause on the plan, reducing the toll from $15 to $9, but a group of federal, state and city lawmakers on both sides of the aisle gathered on Staten Island on Tuesday to push back against the plan's return.'These conversations are not new.
Congestion pricing plan on verge of approval, sources sayNew York City, state and federal officials have to give the green light before congestion pricing tolls can be collected. The MTA would also have to approve the lower rates.Documents have already been signed by the feds and city officials, according to sources. The last signature needed would be from State Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, a Hochul appointee.
Congestion Pricing Mike Lawler Nicole Malliotakis Kathy Hochul New York City MTA
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