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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.
November 8, 2024
Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow
Subject: Please vote NO on revenue alternatives to congestion pricingTo: AM Deborah Glick (AD66)From: Charles Komanoff
June 7, 2024
KOMANOFF: Hochul Must Remember the Facts of Congestion Pricing’s Benefits
I’ve said for years that there’s no smarter big-city public policy than congestion pricing and that New York is the place where congestion pricing can do the greatest good. Our combination of hellish traffic, excellent but underfunded transit to the central core, and commuters who place great value on driving guarantees it.
June 5, 2024
KOMANOFF: A New York Gas-Tax Holiday Will Enrich Those Who Least Need It
Rich families will benefit nearly six times as much as the poorest. So why are Democrats for it?
March 31, 2022
KOMANOFF: Mayors Have a Congestion Pricing Ace Card — Here’s How to Play It
Gov. Cuomo is clearly stalling congestion pricing, according to Charles Komanoff, one of the few true experts on the central business district tolling plan. Here's how it can be saved.
July 14, 2021
Advocates: The MTA And Cuomo Must Play Offense On Congestion Pricing
Tom Brady? More like Tom delay.
March 2, 2020
Report Shows Why the Congestion Pricing Fee Must Be Really High
The study does not make specific pricing recommendations, but the highest tolls would provide greater benefits than lower fees.
September 17, 2019
Bobby’s Blue Bombshell: Cuomo’s Congestion Pricing Numbers are ‘Bullshit’
Assembly Member Bobby Carroll, one of the staunchest supporters of congestion pricing, is upset because the governor's plan won't raise nearly enough money for transit.
February 1, 2019
KOMANOFF: Want Fair Taxi Congestion Surcharges? Embed Them Within Congestion Tolling
A nationally respected expert says a City Council taxi bill is a springboard for a better congestion-pricing plan.
January 28, 2019
