Statement from Transportation Alternatives after Federal DOT Attempts to Pull Approval from Congestion Pricing

1.2 million fewer vehicles have entered the congestion relief zone under the new program.

Despite fewer vehicles, Business Improvement Districts in the congestion relief zone are reporting 1.5 million more visitors this year.

66% of regular drivers into the zone support the program, and 6 in 10 New Yorkers want it to remain in place. 

NEW YORK — Today, Transportation Alternatives released the following statement after news that the federal government will terminate approval for congestion pricing:

Statement from Ben Furnas, Executive Director at Transportation Alternatives: 

“This is an assault on common sense and New York’s autonomy. 

“Congestion pricing is already reducing traffic, and improving commutes for millions of New Yorkers. Donald Trump wants to bring back gridlocked traffic, noisy streets, and longer waits for the train. 

“We won’t sit idly by while he tries to kill the most successful transportation policy in a generation. Donald Trump does not control New York City’s streets or its destiny, and we will fight him every step of the way.”

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