Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing indefinitely, citing economic concerns for middle-class households, potentially scrapping the initiative. She highlighted how a $15 charge can heavily impact hard-working middle-class families, recognizing their budget constraints.
Lawmakers introduced the toll below Manhattan's 60th Street after subway crises to fund NYC's transit system and boost the economic engine. Congestion caused by drivers costs billions in lost productivity, making it a strategic funding solution.
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