Policy and People, with Titus James and Josh Chun

By WNYU

Policy and People, will be an episodic dive into challenges facing society today, with a focus on the US and New York, and realistic policy solutions in practice somewhere in the world, domestically o... more

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November 26, 2024 Congestion Pricing: The Saga Continues
Congestion pricing has been contentious everywhere it's been introduced including in multiple cities across Europe. New York will be the first city in the US to implement it if it is adopted. In this episode we dig into what it is, how old is the idea in NYC politics and how did we get here. None of these can be adequately addressed without today's politics, the interests on all sides and what such funds raised will go towards.
For the nerds, references used and more see:
On congestion pricing:
Congestion Pricing Program in New York - MTA
Congestion pricing is indefinitely ‘on pause.’ NYC doesn’t have a backup plan to meet climate goals. - City & State New York
Congestion pricing replacement plan could come by year's end, Hochul says - POLITICO
Hochul moves to revive Manhattan toll plan after Trump win - POLITICO

On the MTA's costs:
Marron Institute: Executive Summary – Transit Costs Project
Why is subway accessibility so expensive? - City & State New York
Subway Elevators are Not Just a Nice Lift, But a Basic Civil Right - Streetsblog New York City
Do Subway Elevators Need to Cost $100 Million Per Station?
Advocates Push MTA to Prioritize Subway Elevator Fixes, Files Lawsuit - BKReader
MTA will spend $100M to revitalize 2 grimy, historic NYC subway stations - Gothamist
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