Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA CEO Janno Lieber have announced the successful resumption of service to the Rockaways, coinciding with the positive impacts of congestion pricing. In under five months, congestion pricing has successfully eliminated nearly 10 million vehicle trips in Manhattan, enhancing traffic speeds and reducing commute times. The program has already generated $215.7 million for crucial transit upgrades. Despite legal challenges from the federal government, including threats to withhold funding, recent court rulings have favored New York's congestion pricing initiatives, showcasing strong public support as indicated by a recent Siena College poll.
In less than five months, congestion pricing has helped Manhattan's Central Business District avoid nearly 10 million vehicle trips, leading to increased traffic speeds and faster commutes.
Despite this success, the federal government is still fighting our right to diagnose and attack New York's own problems, though the MTA scored a major victory in court.
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