Office of New York City Comptroller Mark Levine

Today, New York City takes a huge step forward toward less traffic, cleaner air, and better transit. A generation of straphangers, advocates, and public servants fought tirelessly to make #congestionpricing a reality. I’ve been honored to be part of that team, including organizing the litigation that helped end the pause and get the system started before Trump becomes President. What’s essential now is that the MTA, the Governor, and the Mayor deliver on the promises. The only way to bring doubters on board is to show real, concrete improvements, and to do it quickly and transparently. Today is a day to celebrate, but we can’t rest on our laurels. This is a big opportunity, and we must seize it. If we get congestion pricing right – not just turning on the cameras, but delivering on the promises – we can secure the future of our public transit system, take a big step forward toward a thriving and sustainable future for the whole New York City metropolitan region, and show that government can actually work. Read my full statement:

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