""We changed how people in this great city and the region live, how they breathe, how they act, and now the results are in, Hochul said of the program's impact.""
""People like getting across the bridges faster, they like coming to the city with more time on their hands, they're happy not to sit in traffic, Hochul said. So to those individuals who are driving in, their quality of life has improved as well, and I'm really proud of that, and I hope they understand what this program did for them.""
""For those of you who are keeping score, I've got more than 10 lawsuits. We have a pretty good record. Every time it's gone before a judge, the judge says, no, no, the state is right,' Hochul said."}],"
"The governor touted the state's and MTA's success in winning most of the nearly a dozen lawsuits that opponents brought in hopes of halting congestion pricing over the past few years."
Congestion pricing in Manhattan reached its one-year mark with measurable declines in car traffic and air pollution alongside increased economic activity and new transit funding. State and city leaders marked the anniversary with MTA and municipal officials present. Motorists experienced faster bridge crossings and shorter travel times, contributing to improved quality of life for some commuters. The program produced revenue earmarked for public transit improvements. Opponents filed nearly a dozen lawsuits challenging the program, and courts have largely ruled in favor of the state and MTA. State authorities signaled ongoing legal efforts to counter federal opposition.
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