The implementation of NYC's congestion charge faced significant delays and political opposition, particularly from Governor Kathy Hochul, who paused its rollout. After public outcry regarding MTA funding and environmental concerns, the charge was ultimately introduced on January 5, 2025, with varying toll rates. The program yielded positive results, notably decreased travel times and cleaner air in congested areas. However, the recent inauguration of Donald Trump has sparked fears of potential rollbacks to the congestion charge, emphasizing ongoing tensions around urban transportation policies and environmental quality amidst political change.
Travel times through the city's most congested corridors are down for millions of commuting New Yorkers, while pedestrian traffic is up and data shows air is cleaner and streets are safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers alike.
When was the last time Donald Trump took the subway or the bus in New York? If he spent just one day living like the majority of New Yorkers, he'd realize the terrible congestion that contributes to polluted air and too many vehicles on the road wasting people's time stuck in traffic.
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