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Congestion Pricing in New York City

Overview City and State Politics in New York

Traffic & Congestion in NYC

Congestion Pricing Debate Begins with PlaNYC 2030

The Arguments for Congestion Pricing

Lessons Learned…

Moving Forward

City and State Politics in New York




Lessons Learned…

Moving Forward

City and State Politics in New York

A Multi-Layered Political System

New York City is governed both at the City Level and the State Level

City government has limited authority Often requires State

approval to implement new policies

New York City is governed both at the City Level and the State Level

City government has limited authority Often requires State

approval to implement new policies

NYC Government Dynamics• Public/Voters

• New York City Governance• Mayor: Michael Bloomberg• 51 City Council Members• Speaker (elected every 4yrs)

• New York State Governance• 3 Branches of Government

• Legislative: 62 member Senate & 150 member Assembly Judicial: NYS Unified Court System Executive: Governor David Paterson, (Eliot Spitzer at the time of

congestion pricing) & 20 departments

• U.S. Federal Government

• Public/Voters

• New York City Governance• Mayor: Michael Bloomberg• 51 City Council Members• Speaker (elected every 4yrs)

• New York State Governance• 3 Branches of Government

• Legislative: 62 member Senate & 150 member Assembly Judicial: NYS Unified Court System Executive: Governor David Paterson, (Eliot Spitzer at the time of

congestion pricing) & 20 departments

• U.S. Federal Government

Upstate: State capitol is located hereMore rural, more

conservativeHistorically, less concerned

with wellbeing of NYC

Downstate:NYC is located downstateMore urban and progressive

Upstate: State capitol is located hereMore rural, more

conservativeHistorically, less concerned

with wellbeing of NYC

Downstate:NYC is located downstateMore urban and progressive

Upstate vs. Downstate Dynamics

New York City Budget• Mayor Bloomberg’s Executive Budget:

• FY 2011 City expenses- $62.9 billion • FY 2011-2014 City capital- $28.6 billion

NYC FY 2010 Department of Transportation given $734.4M Traffic Operations and Maintenance: $279.5M Roadway Repair, Maintenance and Inspection: $184.8M Roadway Construction Coordination and Administration: $11.4M

• Funding for NYC Transportation • All City revenue collected goes to City Treasury• Some NYS taxes implemented for MTA

• Mayor Bloomberg’s Executive Budget:• FY 2011 City expenses- $62.9 billion • FY 2011-2014 City capital- $28.6 billion

NYC FY 2010 Department of Transportation given $734.4M Traffic Operations and Maintenance: $279.5M Roadway Repair, Maintenance and Inspection: $184.8M Roadway Construction Coordination and Administration: $11.4M

• Funding for NYC Transportation • All City revenue collected goes to City Treasury• Some NYS taxes implemented for MTA

Public Transportation Funding These are some of the sources of revenue that have been used to

fund our public transportation system with expected revenue in 2010

Mobility Tax 0.34% Payroll Tax including net Self Employment: $1.54M

• Drivers License Fee Fee of $1 for each six month’s of validity including learner’s permit: $182M

• Auto Registration Fee Fee of $25 per year on registration and renewal of motor vehicles: $27M

• Taxicab Tax 0.50 cents per taxicab ride imposed on taxicab owners: $85M

• Auto Rental Tax Additional tax of five percent on the cost of automobile rentals: $35M

These are some of the sources of revenue that have been used to fund our public transportation system with expected revenue in 2010

Mobility Tax 0.34% Payroll Tax including net Self Employment: $1.54M

• Drivers License Fee Fee of $1 for each six month’s of validity including learner’s permit: $182M

• Auto Registration Fee Fee of $25 per year on registration and renewal of motor vehicles: $27M

• Taxicab Tax 0.50 cents per taxicab ride imposed on taxicab owners: $85M

• Auto Rental Tax Additional tax of five percent on the cost of automobile rentals: $35M

Commuter Tax• NYC tax until 1999

• Estimated to have sapped the city more than $5 billion since it ended

• Paid for public services, including public transportation

• About 800,000 commuters, 58 percent of whom live in New York State, used to pay the tax at .45 of 1 percent on earned income for most people.

• Lacked popularity in State Legislature

• NYC tax until 1999• Estimated to have sapped the city more than $5 billion since it ended

• Paid for public services, including public transportation

• About 800,000 commuters, 58 percent of whom live in New York State, used to pay the tax at .45 of 1 percent on earned income for most people.

• Lacked popularity in State Legislature


New York City

Mass transit city with extensive transportation system

NYC is the most densely populated major city in the United States with an estimated population exceeding 8.3 million in 2008

Manhattan central business district (CBD) is heavily congested and was the target of the congestion pricing initiative

Source: US Census BureauSource: US Census Bureau

Mass transit city with extensive transportation system

NYC is the most densely populated major city in the United States with an estimated population exceeding 8.3 million in 2008

Manhattan central business district (CBD) is heavily congested and was the target of the congestion pricing initiative


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New York City Population Growth

NYC Congestion Issues Raised Overcrowding

Traffic Jams

Wasted Time/Delays

Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Diminishing Air Quality/ Other Health Risks

Overcrowding

Traffic Jams

Wasted Time/Delays


Diminishing Air Quality/ Other Health Risks

Overcrowding in New York City

The Manhattan CBD is home to nearly 2 million workers from around the region, 20 million annual visitors, and thousands of residents.

Population projected to increase by another 900,000 persons

The Manhattan CBD is home to nearly 2 million workers from around the region, 20 million annual visitors, and thousands of residents.

Population projected to increase by another 900,000 persons


Traffic Jams

Traffic jams due to congestion cost the region more than $13 billion dollars every year

Traffic jams due to congestion cost the region more than $13 billion dollars every year

Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>

NYC Streets with Speeds NYC Streets with Speeds under 12 mphunder 12 mphNYC Streets with Speeds NYC Streets with Speeds under 12 mphunder 12 mph

Wasted Wasted Time/DelaysTime/Delays

Private Autos Main Source of Traffic in CBDVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour periodVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour period

Private autos

Bus and otherHeavy trucks

Vans and light commercial

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Persons arriving by commuter rail, bus, ferry, and other

Persons arriving by auto and truck

Mode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip TypesMode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip Types

Environmental Conditions in NYC


Citywide CO2emissions are projected to increase by 27% to approximately 74 million metric tons per year

Citywide CO2emissions are projected to increase by 27% to approximately 74 million metric tons per year


Diminishing NYC Air Quality Impacts NYC among cities above the national average

Underprivileged communities affected the most

Low-income and people of color

Health Risks High asthma rates among children

NYC among cities above the national average

Underprivileged communities affected the most

Low-income and people of color

Health Risks High asthma rates among children

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NYC Air Quality Compared with Other Cities

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Health Risks: Asthma New York City has the worst asthma New York City has the worst asthma

rate in the country.rate in the country.

The hospitalization rate for asthma The hospitalization rate for asthma attacks in NYC is twice the national attacks in NYC is twice the national averageaverage

In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate is 9 times the national average, and is 9 times the national average, and 12 times more likely than children in 12 times more likely than children in the rest of New York. the rest of New York.

New York City has the worst asthma New York City has the worst asthma rate in the country.rate in the country.

The hospitalization rate for asthma The hospitalization rate for asthma attacks in NYC is twice the national attacks in NYC is twice the national averageaverage

In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate is 9 times the national average, and is 9 times the national average, and 12 times more likely than children in 12 times more likely than children in the rest of New York. the rest of New York.


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Private Autos Main Source of Traffic in CBDVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour periodVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour period

Private autos

Bus and otherHeavy trucks

Vans and light commercial

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For-hire cars and taxis31.0%

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Persons arriving by auto and truck

Mode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip TypesMode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip Types


PlaNYC 2030 Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 2007 proposal

The plan aimed at improving the quality of life in NYC by:

Preparing NYC for the expected increase of population by more than one million over two decades.

Repairing aging infrastructure, including city bridges, water mains, mass transit, building codes and power plants.

Conserving NYC resources, with a goal of reducing NYC carbon emissions by 30%.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 2007 proposal

The plan aimed at improving the quality of life in NYC by:

Preparing NYC for the expected increase of population by more than one million over two decades.

Repairing aging infrastructure, including city bridges, water mains, mass transit, building codes and power plants.

Conserving NYC resources, with a goal of reducing NYC carbon emissions by 30%.

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Traffic Congestion: A Main Component of PlaNYC’s Transportation Plan Build and Expand Transit Improve Transit Service on

Existing Infrastructure Promote Other Sustainable

Modes

Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion

Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.

Develop New Funding Sources

Build and Expand Transit Improve Transit Service on

Existing Infrastructure Promote Other Sustainable

Modes

Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion

Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.

Develop New Funding Sources

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The Mayor’s Proposal to Reduce Traffic Congestion Three-year pilot project Three main components of PlaNYC

aimed to reduce traffic entailed:Congestion PricingPeripheral strategies Transit improvements

Additional measures aimed to improve flow but not reduce traffic: Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras Extended bus routes

Three-year pilot project Three main components of PlaNYC

aimed to reduce traffic entailed:Congestion PricingPeripheral strategies Transit improvements

Additional measures aimed to improve flow but not reduce traffic: Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras Extended bus routes

Congestion Pricing Congestion pricing was seriously considered in NYC

Private autos main source of traffic in CBD

NYC congestion issues would be addressed

Source of revenue for transportation investments necessary

Congestion pricing was seriously considered in NYC

Private autos main source of traffic in CBD

NYC congestion issues would be addressed

Source of revenue for transportation investments necessary

Congestion Pricing: Charge Details•6am-6pm Monday-Friday

•$4 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles traveling within the zone ($5.50 for trucks)

•$8 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles entering or leaving the zone ($21 for trucks)

•Toll rebates for E-ZPass users

•Reduced charge for clean trucks

•No charge on peripheral routes

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Protections for Peripheral NeighborhoodsCity will develop tailor-made City will develop tailor-made strategies for strategies for neighborhoods on the neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent edges of the zone to prevent adverse effectsadverse effects

Potential solutions include:Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent New parking rules to prevent

commuter parkingcommuter parking Expanded use of muni-metersExpanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits Residential parking permits New park and ride facilitiesNew park and ride facilities

City will develop tailor-made City will develop tailor-made strategies for strategies for neighborhoods on the neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent edges of the zone to prevent adverse effectsadverse effects

Potential solutions include:Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent New parking rules to prevent

commuter parkingcommuter parking Expanded use of muni-metersExpanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits Residential parking permits New park and ride facilitiesNew park and ride facilities

Short Term Transit Improvements

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• Bus lanes on East River Bridges• Bike lanes•1,800-mile bike lane master plan •CITYRACKS program

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• Bus lanes on East River Bridges• Bike lanes•1,800-mile bike lane master plan •CITYRACKS program

Short Term Transit Improvements

• New express bus routes• Expanded service on

existing lines

• New express bus routes• Expanded service on

existing lines

Financial Support for PlaNYC 2030 Federal: NYC applied for a federal assistance grant that

was contingent upon enacting a congestion pricing system in the city

State: PlaNYC asked for partial state financial support

Local: The Sustainable Mobility and Regional Transportation Financing Authority (congestion pricing revenue) would fund the rest of plan

Federal: NYC applied for a federal assistance grant that was contingent upon enacting a congestion pricing system in the city

State: PlaNYC asked for partial state financial support

Local: The Sustainable Mobility and Regional Transportation Financing Authority (congestion pricing revenue) would fund the rest of plan

Federal Support & Financing

NYC applied to be part of the United States Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Program $10.4 million were to be allocated for launching the

congestion pricing program

Failure to achieve State Legislature approval

NYC applied to be part of the United States Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Program $10.4 million were to be allocated for launching the

congestion pricing program

Failure to achieve State Legislature approval


The Benefits of Congestion Pricing Increase Revenue for New Transit Increase Revenue for New Transit

InfrastructureInfrastructure

Reduce TrafficReduce Traffic

Reduce CongestionReduce Congestion

Improve Air QualityImprove Air Quality

Health BenefitsHealth Benefits

Increase Revenue for New Transit Increase Revenue for New Transit InfrastructureInfrastructure

Reduce TrafficReduce Traffic

Reduce CongestionReduce Congestion

Improve Air QualityImprove Air Quality

Health BenefitsHealth Benefits

How would Congestion Pricing affect New Yorkers?

For starters, most New Yorkers do not use a car to get around.

In NYC, 45% of New York households own cars

Most drivers in NYC have higher incomes.

Low-income New Yorkers would benefit the most Less than 1% of the low and moderate

income New Yorkers work in the CBD.

For starters, most New Yorkers do not use a car to get around.

In NYC, 45% of New York households own cars

Most drivers in NYC have higher incomes.

Low-income New Yorkers would benefit the most Less than 1% of the low and moderate

income New Yorkers work in the CBD.

Few New Yorkers Drive to the CBD Everyday

Most New Yorkers take transit to work

Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan central business district

Most New Yorkers take transit to work

Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan central business district

Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan

QueensStaten Island

Congestion Pricing will help fund new and expanded transit infrastructure

Year 1: $390M net Year 1: $390M net revenuerevenue

2030: $900 million2030: $900 million

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Reduced Traffic

Vehicle miles traveled over a 24-hour period

Congestion Pricing will Reduce Traffic Citywide

• Manhattan south of 86Manhattan south of 86thth Street: Street: • a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a

34.3% reduction in severe traffic. 34.3% reduction in severe traffic.

• Upper Manhattan Upper Manhattan • Western QueensWestern Queens• Northwest BrooklynNorthwest Brooklyn• BronxBronx• Staten IslandStaten Island

• Manhattan south of 86Manhattan south of 86thth Street: Street: • a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a

34.3% reduction in severe traffic. 34.3% reduction in severe traffic.

• Upper Manhattan Upper Manhattan • Western QueensWestern Queens• Northwest BrooklynNorthwest Brooklyn• BronxBronx• Staten IslandStaten Island

12.6%12.6%

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1.9%1.9%

Reduced Congestion

Vehicle hours of delay over a 24-hour period

Traffic reduction in Manhattan will improve air quality throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area

Plume of 2 Separate Staten Island Fires over Manhattan and Jersey City2003 2006

Health Benefits• Reduce reliance on cars

• Prioritize modes of transportation that incorporate physical activity into travel (walking, biking, etc).

• Reduce Asthma

• Reduce Obesity

• Reduce reliance on cars

• Prioritize modes of transportation that incorporate physical activity into travel (walking, biking, etc).

• Reduce Asthma

• Reduce Obesity

Congestion Pricing in Other CitiesLondon, England• Congestion charge

• Reduced reliance on cars• Increased use of public transportation• The rate of fall in CO2 has been 20%

Stockholm, Sweden• Became a permanent congestion tax

Milan, Italy• Ecopass program

• Only vehicles with high-polluting engines entering the area are charged, while some engines are banned

London, England• Congestion charge

• Reduced reliance on cars• Increased use of public transportation• The rate of fall in CO2 has been 20%

Stockholm, Sweden• Became a permanent congestion tax

Milan, Italy• Ecopass program

• Only vehicles with high-polluting engines entering the area are charged, while some engines are banned

Community Support for Congestion Pricing

Strong Mayoral Leadership

Cooperation between the Mayor’s Office and City Council

Dedicated city agency staff performed in-depth research and analysis

Extensive coordination and collaboration between the agencies

Central management and coordination provided by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

External Sustainability Advisory Board

Strong Mayoral Leadership

Cooperation between the Mayor’s Office and City Council

Dedicated city agency staff performed in-depth research and analysis

Extensive coordination and collaboration between the agencies

Central management and coordination provided by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

External Sustainability Advisory Board

Comprehensive public outreach process

Strategic release of the plan by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

Inclusion in the plan of an implementation plan with a timeline and a funded budget

Swift transition from planning to action: the City is actively implementing all 127 initiatives

Openness for innovation and policy-making not driven by politics or business as usual

Comprehensive public outreach process

Strategic release of the plan by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

Inclusion in the plan of an implementation plan with a timeline and a funded budget

Swift transition from planning to action: the City is actively implementing all 127 initiatives

Openness for innovation and policy-making not driven by politics or business as usual

PlaNYC’s Support in New York CityPlaNYC’s Support in New York City

Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)

Citywide effort to educate public

Community outreach and feedback Staying on Message:

Public cost would benefit all Revenue focused on transportation

improvements Highlighting City Improvements:

Road conditions Congestion Environment Health Safety

Aggressive campaigning alongside advocacy groups

Citywide effort to educate public

Community outreach and feedback Staying on Message:

Public cost would benefit all Revenue focused on transportation

improvements Highlighting City Improvements:

Road conditions Congestion Environment Health Safety

Aggressive campaigning alongside advocacy groups

Efforts to Build Public AcceptanceEfforts to Build Public Acceptance

Community SupportCommunity Support Campaign for New York’s Future:

More than 70 groups including, a broad coalition of civic, business, labor, environmental, religious, public health and community groups.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign: a member of the Campaign for New York's Future, released data

showing that the vast majority (approx. 93-99%) of workers in the MTA service area did not drive to Manhattan.

The Public: Polls showed that New York City residents backed the proposal by a

67% to 27% margin provided that the money was used for expanded transit service.

Campaign for New York’s Future: More than 70 groups including, a broad coalition of civic, business,

labor, environmental, religious, public health and community groups.

Tri-State Transportation Campaign: a member of the Campaign for New York's Future, released data

showing that the vast majority (approx. 93-99%) of workers in the MTA service area did not drive to Manhattan.

The Public: Polls showed that New York City residents backed the proposal by a

67% to 27% margin provided that the money was used for expanded transit service.

Source: Bruce Schaller. ‘Source: Bruce Schaller. ‘New York City’s Congestion Pricing Experience.” New York City’s Congestion Pricing Experience.” Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Sustainability.New York City Department of Transportation.Sustainability.New York City Department of Transportation.

The New York City Council (Including Speaker Christine Quinn)

New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission

Then-presidential candidate, Barack Obama

Governor Spitzer

The New York City Council (Including Speaker Christine Quinn)

New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission

Then-presidential candidate, Barack Obama

Governor Spitzer

Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

Representative Joseph Crowley of Queens and the Bronx

U.S Department of Transportation

Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

Representative Joseph Crowley of Queens and the Bronx

U.S Department of Transportation

Political SupportPolitical Support

The Failure of New York State to Act on Congestion Pricing

Congestion Pricing in NYC: Timeline04/22/07- Mayor Bloomberg announces PlaNYC 2030

06/01/07- U.S. Secretary of Transportation declared NYC eligible for up to $500 million in federal assistance

07/19/07- State legislature approved creation of Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission

07/27/07- Governor Spitzer signed bill authorizing New York to apply for federal funds

01/31/08- The NYC Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission approved plan

03/31/08- The New York City Council approved plan

04/07/08- State Assembly decided NOT to vote

04/07/08- Deadline for $340 million federal grant

04/22/07- Mayor Bloomberg announces PlaNYC 2030

06/01/07- U.S. Secretary of Transportation declared NYC eligible for up to $500 million in federal assistance

07/19/07- State legislature approved creation of Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission

07/27/07- Governor Spitzer signed bill authorizing New York to apply for federal funds

01/31/08- The NYC Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission approved plan

03/31/08- The New York City Council approved plan

04/07/08- State Assembly decided NOT to vote

04/07/08- Deadline for $340 million federal grant

Public Acceptance Among Non-City Residents

NYS Interest Divide

Financial Support for Congestion Pricing

National Economic Crisis

Public Acceptance Among Non-City Residents

NYS Interest Divide

Financial Support for Congestion Pricing

National Economic Crisis

Obstacles Faced

NYS Interest Divide

The proposal required New York State Legislature approval, but failed to achieve vote

Why did this happen? Congestion pricing not a priority for NYS Senate State legislatures lacked consensus on issue Upstate vs. City Interests

The proposal required New York State Legislature approval, but failed to achieve vote

Why did this happen? Congestion pricing not a priority for NYS Senate State legislatures lacked consensus on issue Upstate vs. City Interests

Final Decision on Congestion PricingFinal Decision on Congestion Pricing On April 7, 2008, in a closed-door meeting, the

Democratic Conference of the State Assembly decided NOT TO VOTE on the proposal, tying the hands of the city to move forward on enacting the plan.

This date was also the deadline to approve the plan by the State Assembly to be eligible to receive the $340 million in federal assistance. Federal grant not given to NYC

On April 7, 2008, in a closed-door meeting, the Democratic Conference of the State Assembly decided NOT TO VOTE on the proposal, tying the hands of the city to move forward on enacting the plan.

This date was also the deadline to approve the plan by the State Assembly to be eligible to receive the $340 million in federal assistance. Federal grant not given to NYC

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Assemblyman Richard Brodsky issued an adverse report

Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free Coalition

Brooklyn and Queens representatives were most likely to be opposed to congestion pricing

Partial dissent from business owners

NJ Governor Jon Corzine

Port Authority

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Assemblyman Richard Brodsky issued an adverse report

Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free Coalition

Brooklyn and Queens representatives were most likely to be opposed to congestion pricing

Partial dissent from business owners

NJ Governor Jon Corzine

Port Authority

Opposition to Congestion PricingOpposition to Congestion Pricing

Lessons Learned

Strategy Priorities Mayoral Leadership

Continue Building Public Acceptance and Educating Public

Consensus in City Government

Federal Support

Holding Opposing Elected Officials Accountable

Mayoral Leadership

Continue Building Public Acceptance and Educating Public

Consensus in City Government

Federal Support

Holding Opposing Elected Officials Accountable

Moving Forward

Revival of Congestion Pricing?

Mayor Bloomberg announced continued support for PlaNYC 2030Other initiatives implemented throughout the cityMight take new steps to push for congestion pricing

Public support to revive congestion pricing in near future

Given the economic climate, new revenue sources to fund public transportation are seriously being considered…

Mayor Bloomberg announced continued support for PlaNYC 2030Other initiatives implemented throughout the cityMight take new steps to push for congestion pricing

Public support to revive congestion pricing in near future

Given the economic climate, new revenue sources to fund public transportation are seriously being considered…

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