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Overview City and State Politics in New York
Traffic & Congestion in NYC
Congestion Pricing Debate Begins with PlaNYC 2030
The Arguments for Congestion Pricing
Lessons Learned…
Moving Forward
City and State Politics in New York
Traffic & Congestion in NYC
Congestion Pricing Debate Begins with PlaNYC 2030
The Arguments for Congestion Pricing
Lessons Learned…
Moving Forward
A Multi-Layered Political System
New York City is governed both at the City Level and the State Level
City government has limited authority Often requires State
approval to implement new policies
New York City is governed both at the City Level and the State Level
City government has limited authority Often requires State
approval to implement new policies
NYC Government Dynamics• Public/Voters
• New York City Governance• Mayor: Michael Bloomberg• 51 City Council Members• Speaker (elected every 4yrs)
• New York State Governance• 3 Branches of Government
• Legislative: 62 member Senate & 150 member Assembly Judicial: NYS Unified Court System Executive: Governor David Paterson, (Eliot Spitzer at the time of
congestion pricing) & 20 departments
• U.S. Federal Government
• Public/Voters
• New York City Governance• Mayor: Michael Bloomberg• 51 City Council Members• Speaker (elected every 4yrs)
• New York State Governance• 3 Branches of Government
• Legislative: 62 member Senate & 150 member Assembly Judicial: NYS Unified Court System Executive: Governor David Paterson, (Eliot Spitzer at the time of
congestion pricing) & 20 departments
• U.S. Federal Government
Upstate: State capitol is located hereMore rural, more
conservativeHistorically, less concerned
with wellbeing of NYC
Downstate:NYC is located downstateMore urban and progressive
Upstate: State capitol is located hereMore rural, more
conservativeHistorically, less concerned
with wellbeing of NYC
Downstate:NYC is located downstateMore urban and progressive
Upstate vs. Downstate Dynamics
New York City Budget• Mayor Bloomberg’s Executive Budget:
• FY 2011 City expenses- $62.9 billion • FY 2011-2014 City capital- $28.6 billion
NYC FY 2010 Department of Transportation given $734.4M Traffic Operations and Maintenance: $279.5M Roadway Repair, Maintenance and Inspection: $184.8M Roadway Construction Coordination and Administration: $11.4M
• Funding for NYC Transportation • All City revenue collected goes to City Treasury• Some NYS taxes implemented for MTA
• Mayor Bloomberg’s Executive Budget:• FY 2011 City expenses- $62.9 billion • FY 2011-2014 City capital- $28.6 billion
NYC FY 2010 Department of Transportation given $734.4M Traffic Operations and Maintenance: $279.5M Roadway Repair, Maintenance and Inspection: $184.8M Roadway Construction Coordination and Administration: $11.4M
• Funding for NYC Transportation • All City revenue collected goes to City Treasury• Some NYS taxes implemented for MTA
Public Transportation Funding These are some of the sources of revenue that have been used to
fund our public transportation system with expected revenue in 2010
Mobility Tax 0.34% Payroll Tax including net Self Employment: $1.54M
• Drivers License Fee Fee of $1 for each six month’s of validity including learner’s permit: $182M
• Auto Registration Fee Fee of $25 per year on registration and renewal of motor vehicles: $27M
• Taxicab Tax 0.50 cents per taxicab ride imposed on taxicab owners: $85M
• Auto Rental Tax Additional tax of five percent on the cost of automobile rentals: $35M
These are some of the sources of revenue that have been used to fund our public transportation system with expected revenue in 2010
Mobility Tax 0.34% Payroll Tax including net Self Employment: $1.54M
• Drivers License Fee Fee of $1 for each six month’s of validity including learner’s permit: $182M
• Auto Registration Fee Fee of $25 per year on registration and renewal of motor vehicles: $27M
• Taxicab Tax 0.50 cents per taxicab ride imposed on taxicab owners: $85M
• Auto Rental Tax Additional tax of five percent on the cost of automobile rentals: $35M
Commuter Tax• NYC tax until 1999
• Estimated to have sapped the city more than $5 billion since it ended
• Paid for public services, including public transportation
• About 800,000 commuters, 58 percent of whom live in New York State, used to pay the tax at .45 of 1 percent on earned income for most people.
• Lacked popularity in State Legislature
• NYC tax until 1999• Estimated to have sapped the city more than $5 billion since it ended
• Paid for public services, including public transportation
• About 800,000 commuters, 58 percent of whom live in New York State, used to pay the tax at .45 of 1 percent on earned income for most people.
• Lacked popularity in State Legislature
New York City
Mass transit city with extensive transportation system
NYC is the most densely populated major city in the United States with an estimated population exceeding 8.3 million in 2008
Manhattan central business district (CBD) is heavily congested and was the target of the congestion pricing initiative
Source: US Census BureauSource: US Census Bureau
Mass transit city with extensive transportation system
NYC is the most densely populated major city in the United States with an estimated population exceeding 8.3 million in 2008
Manhattan central business district (CBD) is heavily congested and was the target of the congestion pricing initiative
Source: US Census BureauSource: US Census Bureau
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Source: US Census Bureau and NYC Department of City Planning, Population Division
New York City Population Growth
NYC Congestion Issues Raised Overcrowding
Traffic Jams
Wasted Time/Delays
Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Diminishing Air Quality/ Other Health Risks
Overcrowding
Traffic Jams
Wasted Time/Delays
Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Diminishing Air Quality/ Other Health Risks
Overcrowding in New York City
The Manhattan CBD is home to nearly 2 million workers from around the region, 20 million annual visitors, and thousands of residents.
Population projected to increase by another 900,000 persons
The Manhattan CBD is home to nearly 2 million workers from around the region, 20 million annual visitors, and thousands of residents.
Population projected to increase by another 900,000 persons
Source: US Census BureauSource: US Census Bureau
Traffic Jams
Traffic jams due to congestion cost the region more than $13 billion dollars every year
Traffic jams due to congestion cost the region more than $13 billion dollars every year
Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>
NYC Streets with Speeds NYC Streets with Speeds under 12 mphunder 12 mphNYC Streets with Speeds NYC Streets with Speeds under 12 mphunder 12 mph
Wasted Wasted Time/DelaysTime/Delays
Private Autos Main Source of Traffic in CBDVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour periodVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour period
Private autos
Bus and otherHeavy trucks
Vans and light commercial
59.5%
2.1%2.6%
4.8%
For-hire cars and taxis31.0%
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1975 1980 1988 1995 2000
Persons arriving by subway
Persons arriving by commuter rail, bus, ferry, and other
Persons arriving by auto and truck
Mode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip TypesMode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip Types
Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Citywide CO2emissions are projected to increase by 27% to approximately 74 million metric tons per year
Citywide CO2emissions are projected to increase by 27% to approximately 74 million metric tons per year
Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>
Diminishing NYC Air Quality Impacts NYC among cities above the national average
Underprivileged communities affected the most
Low-income and people of color
Health Risks High asthma rates among children
NYC among cities above the national average
Underprivileged communities affected the most
Low-income and people of color
Health Risks High asthma rates among children
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NYC Air Quality Compared with Other Cities
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Health Risks: Asthma New York City has the worst asthma New York City has the worst asthma
rate in the country.rate in the country.
The hospitalization rate for asthma The hospitalization rate for asthma attacks in NYC is twice the national attacks in NYC is twice the national averageaverage
In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate is 9 times the national average, and is 9 times the national average, and 12 times more likely than children in 12 times more likely than children in the rest of New York. the rest of New York.
New York City has the worst asthma New York City has the worst asthma rate in the country.rate in the country.
The hospitalization rate for asthma The hospitalization rate for asthma attacks in NYC is twice the national attacks in NYC is twice the national averageaverage
In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate In East Harlem, the hospitalized rate is 9 times the national average, and is 9 times the national average, and 12 times more likely than children in 12 times more likely than children in the rest of New York. the rest of New York.
Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>Source: ‘PlaNYC 2030.’ Transportation Initiatives. <www.NYC.gov>
NYC Child Asthma Hospitalization Rates
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Private Autos Main Source of Traffic in CBDVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour periodVehicle miles traveled, 24-hour period
Private autos
Bus and otherHeavy trucks
Vans and light commercial
59.5%
2.1%2.6%
4.8%
For-hire cars and taxis31.0%
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Persons arriving by subway
Persons arriving by commuter rail, bus, ferry, and other
Persons arriving by auto and truck
Mode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip TypesMode Split: 1975 to 2004 – All Trip Types
PlaNYC 2030 Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 2007 proposal
The plan aimed at improving the quality of life in NYC by:
Preparing NYC for the expected increase of population by more than one million over two decades.
Repairing aging infrastructure, including city bridges, water mains, mass transit, building codes and power plants.
Conserving NYC resources, with a goal of reducing NYC carbon emissions by 30%.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s 2007 proposal
The plan aimed at improving the quality of life in NYC by:
Preparing NYC for the expected increase of population by more than one million over two decades.
Repairing aging infrastructure, including city bridges, water mains, mass transit, building codes and power plants.
Conserving NYC resources, with a goal of reducing NYC carbon emissions by 30%.
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Traffic Congestion: A Main Component of PlaNYC’s Transportation Plan Build and Expand Transit Improve Transit Service on
Existing Infrastructure Promote Other Sustainable
Modes
Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion
Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.
Develop New Funding Sources
Build and Expand Transit Improve Transit Service on
Existing Infrastructure Promote Other Sustainable
Modes
Improve Traffic Flow by Reducing Congestion
Achieve a State of Good Repair on Our Roads and Transit System.
Develop New Funding Sources
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The Mayor’s Proposal to Reduce Traffic Congestion Three-year pilot project Three main components of PlaNYC
aimed to reduce traffic entailed:Congestion PricingPeripheral strategies Transit improvements
Additional measures aimed to improve flow but not reduce traffic: Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras Extended bus routes
Three-year pilot project Three main components of PlaNYC
aimed to reduce traffic entailed:Congestion PricingPeripheral strategies Transit improvements
Additional measures aimed to improve flow but not reduce traffic: Block the box ticketing reform Additional traffic enforcement agents Bus lane enforcement Red light cameras Extended bus routes
Congestion Pricing Congestion pricing was seriously considered in NYC
Private autos main source of traffic in CBD
NYC congestion issues would be addressed
Source of revenue for transportation investments necessary
Congestion pricing was seriously considered in NYC
Private autos main source of traffic in CBD
NYC congestion issues would be addressed
Source of revenue for transportation investments necessary
Congestion Pricing: Charge Details•6am-6pm Monday-Friday
•$4 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles traveling within the zone ($5.50 for trucks)
•$8 daily charge for autos and small commercial vehicles entering or leaving the zone ($21 for trucks)
•Toll rebates for E-ZPass users
•Reduced charge for clean trucks
•No charge on peripheral routes
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Protections for Peripheral NeighborhoodsCity will develop tailor-made City will develop tailor-made strategies for strategies for neighborhoods on the neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent edges of the zone to prevent adverse effectsadverse effects
Potential solutions include:Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent New parking rules to prevent
commuter parkingcommuter parking Expanded use of muni-metersExpanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits Residential parking permits New park and ride facilitiesNew park and ride facilities
City will develop tailor-made City will develop tailor-made strategies for strategies for neighborhoods on the neighborhoods on the edges of the zone to prevent edges of the zone to prevent adverse effectsadverse effects
Potential solutions include:Potential solutions include: New parking rules to prevent New parking rules to prevent
commuter parkingcommuter parking Expanded use of muni-metersExpanded use of muni-meters Residential parking permits Residential parking permits New park and ride facilitiesNew park and ride facilities
Short Term Transit Improvements
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• Bus lanes on East River Bridges• Bike lanes•1,800-mile bike lane master plan •CITYRACKS program
• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• Bus lanes on East River Bridges• Bike lanes•1,800-mile bike lane master plan •CITYRACKS program
Short Term Transit Improvements
• New express bus routes• Expanded service on
existing lines
• New express bus routes• Expanded service on
existing lines
Financial Support for PlaNYC 2030 Federal: NYC applied for a federal assistance grant that
was contingent upon enacting a congestion pricing system in the city
State: PlaNYC asked for partial state financial support
Local: The Sustainable Mobility and Regional Transportation Financing Authority (congestion pricing revenue) would fund the rest of plan
Federal: NYC applied for a federal assistance grant that was contingent upon enacting a congestion pricing system in the city
State: PlaNYC asked for partial state financial support
Local: The Sustainable Mobility and Regional Transportation Financing Authority (congestion pricing revenue) would fund the rest of plan
Federal Support & Financing
NYC applied to be part of the United States Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Program $10.4 million were to be allocated for launching the
congestion pricing program
Failure to achieve State Legislature approval
NYC applied to be part of the United States Department of Transportation’s Urban Partnership Program $10.4 million were to be allocated for launching the
congestion pricing program
Failure to achieve State Legislature approval
The Benefits of Congestion Pricing Increase Revenue for New Transit Increase Revenue for New Transit
InfrastructureInfrastructure
Reduce TrafficReduce Traffic
Reduce CongestionReduce Congestion
Improve Air QualityImprove Air Quality
Health BenefitsHealth Benefits
Increase Revenue for New Transit Increase Revenue for New Transit InfrastructureInfrastructure
Reduce TrafficReduce Traffic
Reduce CongestionReduce Congestion
Improve Air QualityImprove Air Quality
Health BenefitsHealth Benefits
How would Congestion Pricing affect New Yorkers?
For starters, most New Yorkers do not use a car to get around.
In NYC, 45% of New York households own cars
Most drivers in NYC have higher incomes.
Low-income New Yorkers would benefit the most Less than 1% of the low and moderate
income New Yorkers work in the CBD.
For starters, most New Yorkers do not use a car to get around.
In NYC, 45% of New York households own cars
Most drivers in NYC have higher incomes.
Low-income New Yorkers would benefit the most Less than 1% of the low and moderate
income New Yorkers work in the CBD.
Few New Yorkers Drive to the CBD Everyday
Most New Yorkers take transit to work
Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan central business district
Most New Yorkers take transit to work
Only 4.6% of working New Yorkers drive to work in the Manhattan central business district
Congestion Pricing will help fund new and expanded transit infrastructure
Year 1: $390M net Year 1: $390M net revenuerevenue
2030: $900 million2030: $900 million
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6.3%6.3%
0.3%0.3%
4.7%4.7%1.8%1.8%
0.2%0.2%
1.2%1.2%
1.5%1.5%
0.1%0.1%
0.6%0.6%
Reduced Traffic
Vehicle miles traveled over a 24-hour period
Congestion Pricing will Reduce Traffic Citywide
• Manhattan south of 86Manhattan south of 86thth Street: Street: • a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a
34.3% reduction in severe traffic. 34.3% reduction in severe traffic.
• Upper Manhattan Upper Manhattan • Western QueensWestern Queens• Northwest BrooklynNorthwest Brooklyn• BronxBronx• Staten IslandStaten Island
• Manhattan south of 86Manhattan south of 86thth Street: Street: • a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a a 6.8% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and a
34.3% reduction in severe traffic. 34.3% reduction in severe traffic.
• Upper Manhattan Upper Manhattan • Western QueensWestern Queens• Northwest BrooklynNorthwest Brooklyn• BronxBronx• Staten IslandStaten Island
12.6%12.6%
0.6%0.6%
12.4%12.4%3.7%3.7%
.3%.3%
3.0%3.0%
4.6%4.6%
0.3%0.3%
1.9%1.9%
Reduced Congestion
Vehicle hours of delay over a 24-hour period
Traffic reduction in Manhattan will improve air quality throughout the NYC Metropolitan Area
Plume of 2 Separate Staten Island Fires over Manhattan and Jersey City2003 2006
Health Benefits• Reduce reliance on cars
• Prioritize modes of transportation that incorporate physical activity into travel (walking, biking, etc).
• Reduce Asthma
• Reduce Obesity
• Reduce reliance on cars
• Prioritize modes of transportation that incorporate physical activity into travel (walking, biking, etc).
• Reduce Asthma
• Reduce Obesity
Congestion Pricing in Other CitiesLondon, England• Congestion charge
• Reduced reliance on cars• Increased use of public transportation• The rate of fall in CO2 has been 20%
Stockholm, Sweden• Became a permanent congestion tax
Milan, Italy• Ecopass program
• Only vehicles with high-polluting engines entering the area are charged, while some engines are banned
London, England• Congestion charge
• Reduced reliance on cars• Increased use of public transportation• The rate of fall in CO2 has been 20%
Stockholm, Sweden• Became a permanent congestion tax
Milan, Italy• Ecopass program
• Only vehicles with high-polluting engines entering the area are charged, while some engines are banned
Strong Mayoral Leadership
Cooperation between the Mayor’s Office and City Council
Dedicated city agency staff performed in-depth research and analysis
Extensive coordination and collaboration between the agencies
Central management and coordination provided by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
External Sustainability Advisory Board
Strong Mayoral Leadership
Cooperation between the Mayor’s Office and City Council
Dedicated city agency staff performed in-depth research and analysis
Extensive coordination and collaboration between the agencies
Central management and coordination provided by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
External Sustainability Advisory Board
Comprehensive public outreach process
Strategic release of the plan by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
Inclusion in the plan of an implementation plan with a timeline and a funded budget
Swift transition from planning to action: the City is actively implementing all 127 initiatives
Openness for innovation and policy-making not driven by politics or business as usual
Comprehensive public outreach process
Strategic release of the plan by the Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability
Inclusion in the plan of an implementation plan with a timeline and a funded budget
Swift transition from planning to action: the City is actively implementing all 127 initiatives
Openness for innovation and policy-making not driven by politics or business as usual
PlaNYC’s Support in New York CityPlaNYC’s Support in New York City
Source: ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
Citywide effort to educate public
Community outreach and feedback Staying on Message:
Public cost would benefit all Revenue focused on transportation
improvements Highlighting City Improvements:
Road conditions Congestion Environment Health Safety
Aggressive campaigning alongside advocacy groups
Citywide effort to educate public
Community outreach and feedback Staying on Message:
Public cost would benefit all Revenue focused on transportation
improvements Highlighting City Improvements:
Road conditions Congestion Environment Health Safety
Aggressive campaigning alongside advocacy groups
Efforts to Build Public AcceptanceEfforts to Build Public Acceptance
Community SupportCommunity Support Campaign for New York’s Future:
More than 70 groups including, a broad coalition of civic, business, labor, environmental, religious, public health and community groups.
Tri-State Transportation Campaign: a member of the Campaign for New York's Future, released data
showing that the vast majority (approx. 93-99%) of workers in the MTA service area did not drive to Manhattan.
The Public: Polls showed that New York City residents backed the proposal by a
67% to 27% margin provided that the money was used for expanded transit service.
Campaign for New York’s Future: More than 70 groups including, a broad coalition of civic, business,
labor, environmental, religious, public health and community groups.
Tri-State Transportation Campaign: a member of the Campaign for New York's Future, released data
showing that the vast majority (approx. 93-99%) of workers in the MTA service area did not drive to Manhattan.
The Public: Polls showed that New York City residents backed the proposal by a
67% to 27% margin provided that the money was used for expanded transit service.
Source: Bruce Schaller. ‘Source: Bruce Schaller. ‘New York City’s Congestion Pricing Experience.” New York City’s Congestion Pricing Experience.” Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Deputy Commissioner for Planning and Sustainability.New York City Department of Transportation.Sustainability.New York City Department of Transportation.
The New York City Council (Including Speaker Christine Quinn)
New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission
Then-presidential candidate, Barack Obama
Governor Spitzer
The New York City Council (Including Speaker Christine Quinn)
New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission
Then-presidential candidate, Barack Obama
Governor Spitzer
Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
Representative Joseph Crowley of Queens and the Bronx
U.S Department of Transportation
Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
Representative Joseph Crowley of Queens and the Bronx
U.S Department of Transportation
Political SupportPolitical Support
Congestion Pricing in NYC: Timeline04/22/07- Mayor Bloomberg announces PlaNYC 2030
06/01/07- U.S. Secretary of Transportation declared NYC eligible for up to $500 million in federal assistance
07/19/07- State legislature approved creation of Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission
07/27/07- Governor Spitzer signed bill authorizing New York to apply for federal funds
01/31/08- The NYC Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission approved plan
03/31/08- The New York City Council approved plan
04/07/08- State Assembly decided NOT to vote
04/07/08- Deadline for $340 million federal grant
04/22/07- Mayor Bloomberg announces PlaNYC 2030
06/01/07- U.S. Secretary of Transportation declared NYC eligible for up to $500 million in federal assistance
07/19/07- State legislature approved creation of Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission
07/27/07- Governor Spitzer signed bill authorizing New York to apply for federal funds
01/31/08- The NYC Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission approved plan
03/31/08- The New York City Council approved plan
04/07/08- State Assembly decided NOT to vote
04/07/08- Deadline for $340 million federal grant
Public Acceptance Among Non-City Residents
NYS Interest Divide
Financial Support for Congestion Pricing
National Economic Crisis
Public Acceptance Among Non-City Residents
NYS Interest Divide
Financial Support for Congestion Pricing
National Economic Crisis
Obstacles Faced
NYS Interest Divide
The proposal required New York State Legislature approval, but failed to achieve vote
Why did this happen? Congestion pricing not a priority for NYS Senate State legislatures lacked consensus on issue Upstate vs. City Interests
The proposal required New York State Legislature approval, but failed to achieve vote
Why did this happen? Congestion pricing not a priority for NYS Senate State legislatures lacked consensus on issue Upstate vs. City Interests
Final Decision on Congestion PricingFinal Decision on Congestion Pricing On April 7, 2008, in a closed-door meeting, the
Democratic Conference of the State Assembly decided NOT TO VOTE on the proposal, tying the hands of the city to move forward on enacting the plan.
This date was also the deadline to approve the plan by the State Assembly to be eligible to receive the $340 million in federal assistance. Federal grant not given to NYC
On April 7, 2008, in a closed-door meeting, the Democratic Conference of the State Assembly decided NOT TO VOTE on the proposal, tying the hands of the city to move forward on enacting the plan.
This date was also the deadline to approve the plan by the State Assembly to be eligible to receive the $340 million in federal assistance. Federal grant not given to NYC
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Assemblyman Richard Brodsky issued an adverse report
Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free Coalition
Brooklyn and Queens representatives were most likely to be opposed to congestion pricing
Partial dissent from business owners
NJ Governor Jon Corzine
Port Authority
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Assemblyman Richard Brodsky issued an adverse report
Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free Coalition
Brooklyn and Queens representatives were most likely to be opposed to congestion pricing
Partial dissent from business owners
NJ Governor Jon Corzine
Port Authority
Opposition to Congestion PricingOpposition to Congestion Pricing
Strategy Priorities Mayoral Leadership
Continue Building Public Acceptance and Educating Public
Consensus in City Government
Federal Support
Holding Opposing Elected Officials Accountable
Mayoral Leadership
Continue Building Public Acceptance and Educating Public
Consensus in City Government
Federal Support
Holding Opposing Elected Officials Accountable
Revival of Congestion Pricing?
Mayor Bloomberg announced continued support for PlaNYC 2030Other initiatives implemented throughout the cityMight take new steps to push for congestion pricing
Public support to revive congestion pricing in near future
Given the economic climate, new revenue sources to fund public transportation are seriously being considered…
Mayor Bloomberg announced continued support for PlaNYC 2030Other initiatives implemented throughout the cityMight take new steps to push for congestion pricing
Public support to revive congestion pricing in near future
Given the economic climate, new revenue sources to fund public transportation are seriously being considered…