Mayor De Blasio Says Climate Crisis Will Be NYC’s Next Big Project, And Congestion Pricing Is A Must – CBS New York

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s time period winds down, he’s making a push for congestion pricing.

“As soon as we finish the COVID period proper in entrance of our faces we’re going to be targeted on the local weather disaster,” de Blasio stated. “If we’re going to battle the local weather disaster, we’ll want congestion pricing and we’re going to wish it rapidly.”

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The mayor stated congestion pricing will result in a $15 billion funding in mass transit and a discount in visitors.

He additionally stated it’ll make the town cleaner and more healthy.

The mayor appealed to the state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to call members to the panel who will make the foundations for congestion pricing, so it will probably transfer ahead.