Governor Kathy Hochul has “paused” Congestion Pricing on June 5th, and will restart it after the November elections. How did a $1 billion annual revenue projection went up to a $16.5 billion MTA capital budget cut?
The Project purpose is to reduce traffic congestion in the Manhattan CBD in a manner that will
generate revenue for future transportation improvements, pursuant to acceptance into FHWA’s
VPPP. Central Business District (CBD) Tolling Program: Environmental Assessment Executive Summary (August 2022)
In the Executive Summary, “traffic congestion” can be reduced by other means such as tolling Harlem and East River bridges and reducing government issued parking permits.
