"Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing because a daily $15 toll was too much for hard-working New Yorkers in this economic climate. Tomorrow, the Governor will announce the path forward to fund mass transit, unclog our streets and improve public health by reducing air pollution."
"The new plan would be fast-tracked for implementation. It would go before the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for approval next week, and would most likely take effect before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office in January - a time frame that aims to pre-empt Mr. Trump's vows to kill the program."
"Ideally, the program will relieve the heavy traffic plaguing the majority of Manhattan on a daily basis while also raising funds for the city's transportation infrastructure."
"Hochul is also expected to announce a new slate of revenue streams to fill a gap of at least $33 billion in the MTA's five-year construction plan that begins next year."
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