"When I started working on congestion pricing I wasn't a mom, and now I have a high schooler," reflected Slevin, highlighting the long timeline and urgency of the project.
Senator Krueger expressed urgency regarding the need for congestion pricing, asserting, "It doesn't matter what the date in the bill is. Because there's a real date out there. It's called the end of the world."
Panelists emphasized that congestion pricing could generate $12 billion for public transit, aiming to alleviate traffic while also addressing climate change through reduced emissions.
The pause in the congestion pricing initiative has frustrated advocates and officials alike, with the program intended to not only fund the MTA but also improve air quality.
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