Gov. Hochul's deferral of congestion pricing has not only defunded the MTA by $16.5 billion, it has also led to severe environmental repercussions, costing 457,000 tons of carbon this summer. This is in addition to the 2.6 million hours lost in traffic, a significant burden on New York's infrastructure and residents. Concerns over a lack of a solid plan from the Governor to address these issues continue to mount, as the MTA restructures projects crucial for improving the transit system.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber stated at the July board meeting that the agency will need to 'restructure, re-prioritize, and shrink' its ambitious capital budget in light of the funding cuts. This unfortunate decision has already halted critical projects such as the Second Avenue Subway and vital accessibility upgrades at numerous subway and LIRR stations across New York City. The ramifications of these cuts are extensive, jeopardizing not only the transit structure but also the reliability and quality of service for millions.
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