The lawsuits aim to compel the governor to enact the congestion pricing program as mandated by state law, arguing that its halt deprives transit riders of improvements and violates state laws.
The plaintiffs assert that Gov. Hochul's pause on congestion pricing violates state laws, including the 2019 MTA Reform and Traffic Mobility Act and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
Comptroller Lander highlights the negative impact of the pause on congestion pricing, leading to service cuts, gridlock, and air quality issues for New Yorkers, emphasizing the need for action reversal.
Attorney Andrew Celli Jr. criticizes Gov. Hochul's decision as unlawful and an overreach of executive power, emphasizing the importance of upholding the law and challenging such actions through legal means.
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