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A Congestion Pricing Victory Lap for Paul Krugman
It's too bad Paul Krugman has retired at the Times because he deserves to celebrate the start of congestion pricing on Jan. 5.
Friday’s Headlines: Yes, We’re Still Talking About Congestion Pricing Edition
Our New Year's resolution: Do whatever we can to make sure congestion pricing is implemented on Jan. 5. Plus more news.
Analysis: Hochul’s $9 Congestion Toll May Stave Off Trump, But Won’t Reduce Traffic as Much
A $9 could raise enough money for the MTA and save face for Kathy Hochul, but it would not reduce traffic nearly enough.
Reining in Deliverista Distances is the Key to Safety
A mileage fee on food deliveries can serve workers as well as the society of which they’re a part. What are we waiting for?
X-Citement: Union Boss and Streetsblog Columnist Fight Congestion Pricing War in Public
Get some popcorn and watch Charles Komanoff and union boss John Samuelsen battle on Twitter.
Stop Making Sense: TWU’s Head-Scratching Opposition to Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Add Up
Thanks in part to union sabotage, New Yorkers are staring into an abyss of impoverished transit.
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."
Truth Over Fiction on Congestion Pricing: Episode I
Funding transit without a robust congestion toll will leave congestion pretty much as is ― New York will remain the globe’s most gridlocked city. Here's why.
Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow
Our congestion pricing columnist backed an opponent to his Assembly member in 2022 — but now he's making a heartfelt plea for her to do the right thing.
KOMANOFF: Hochul Must Remember the Facts of Congestion Pricing’s Benefits
Gov. Hochul should stay the course and usher in the bright and brand-new day that congestion pricing promises.
