Circumstances have changed and we must respond to the facts on the ground - not from the rhetoric from five years ago... implementing the planned congestion pricing system risks too many unintended consequences for New Yorkers at this time.
The governor's announcement of pausing congestion pricing less than a month before its implementation was a major blow to transportation and climate advocates.
Opponents argued the plan was unfair to many groups commuting by car into Manhattan, and some officials expressed disappointment while others celebrated the decision.
Elected officials like Assemblymember Mamdani and State Senator Ramos criticized Governor Hochul's reversal, highlighting the distrust in politicians' decisions.
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