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Hicks Tricks: Journalist Offers Congestion Pricing Compromise That Just Might Work, Komanoff Says

"This isn’t about policy at this point. It’s about politics," wrote Nolan Hicks. "Politics is about winning. ... Advocates should make the offer. Hochul should take the deal."

August 9, 2024

Report: Nothing Besides Congestion Pricing Raises Money, Reduces Traffic and Improves the Air

Central business district tolling remains the only policy idea that can do it all, a new report from the MTA's in-house rider advocacy organization shows.

August 8, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Suit Yourself, Governor Edition

The gridlock governor is on her own in lawsuits seeking to restart congestion pricing. Plus other news.

August 8, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: RIP Congestion Pricing Edition

Well, it's pretty obvious that Gov. Hochul's so-called "pause" of congestion pricing is going to be fatal. Plus other news.

August 7, 2024

Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout

Hochul again defended her June 5 decision to "pause" the central business district tolls, using misinformation and channeling Louis XIV to do so.

August 2, 2024

MTA Board Members (And Janno Lieber, Too) Still Want Congestion Pricing

MTA board members continue to stake out a position in favor of congestion pricing despite the authority's deference to Gov. Hochul's "indefinite pause."

August 1, 2024

Hochul Again Says She’ll Fund MTA Without Congestion Pricing — Ignoring the Tolls’ Other Benefits

Gov. Hochul is making lots of noise about funding the MTA — but little about traffic or climate — after she canceled congestion pricing.

July 30, 2024

Trains, Tracks and Tunnels Top MTA Needs For Next Capital Plan As Current Plan Languishes

The MTA's aging infrastructure needs a huge cash infusion just as Gov. Hochul threatens to pull the rug out from under mass transit.

July 30, 2024