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What will be the public response to the congestion pricing delay by end of 2024?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Mostly Supportive • 33%
Mostly Opposed • 33%
Divided Opinion • 33%
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Gov. Hochul Postpones NYC Congestion Pricing, Delays $1 Billion Plan
Jun 5, 2024, 03:40 PM
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to indefinitely postpone the congestion pricing program, which was scheduled to begin on June 30. The program aimed to reduce traffic and pollution in Manhattan while generating $1 billion annually for public transportation infrastructure. Hochul's decision comes amid political pressure and concerns about the financial burden on truck drivers and small businesses. In place of congestion pricing, Hochul is considering a tax on NYC businesses to fill the $1 billion gap. This move has sparked criticism from various stakeholders, including transit advocates and environmental groups, who argue that the delay will harm efforts to create a modern, accessible transit system and cleaner air in the city.
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Majority Support • 33%
Majority Oppose • 33%
Evenly Split • 34%
Eric Adams supports the delay • 33%
Hakeem Jeffries supports the delay • 33%
Business leaders support the delay • 33%
Implemented as initially planned • 33%
Modified plan implemented • 33%
No implementation • 33%
Economic Concerns • 33%
Political Pressure • 33%
Other • 33%
Increase support for carbon tax • 33%
Decrease support for carbon tax • 33%
No significant change • 34%
Governor Hochul • 25%
Mayor Eric Adams • 25%
MTA Officials • 25%
NYC City Council • 25%
Majority Support • 33%
Majority Oppose • 33%
Indifferent/No Clear Majority • 34%
Support • 33%
Oppose • 33%
Neutral/No Comment • 34%
Cancelled • 33%
Renegotiated • 33%
Unchanged • 33%
Supportive • 50%
Opposed • 50%