Elected officials are committed to implementing congestion pricing despite Gov. Hochul's cancellation, leading to a joint legal action being pursued by attorneys from Emery Celli, Earthjustice, and Mobilization for Justice.
The legal team is gearing up to argue that the governor's decision to pause congestion pricing was arbitrary and capricious, and also in violation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Hochul's cancellation of congestion pricing has faced criticism for lacking an alternative solution to address traffic congestion and fund the MTA, leading to project delays and deferrals.
The lawsuit is expected to be filed in a couple of weeks, as the legal team strategizes on different angles, including the requirement for the governor to implement the toll and the need to reduce emissions under state law.
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