Opponents Renew Attacks as Congestion Pricing Plan Approved
Transit leaders on Monday voted to approve New York City’s congestion pricing program, fueling a growing backlash against Gov. Kathy Hochul, whose decision to revive the unpopular proposal has given her critics ammunition to renew their attacks.
New NYC congestion pricing tolling plan up for vote Monday
In Fresh Meadows, Queens on Sunday, there was more opposition to congestion pricing. It came on the eve of a pivotal vote by the MTA board, which is expected to approve Governor Hochul’s congestion pricing plan, clearing the way for tolling to begin on January 5th.
USDOT Announces $172 Million in Grants for 250+ Communities to Make Local Roads Safer
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $172 million in grants to 257 communities through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program created in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Biden administration launched 66,000 infrastructure projects. Pete Buttigieg talks about what’s next
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks about the work that’s been done, what might happen next, and how local leaders can keep making progress.
Why the White House hasn’t benefited much from investing in infrastructure
It is, indisputably, a lot of money: more than a trillion dollars in spending on roads, bridges, airports, railroads, ports and more. But for all that investment, the White House has seen surprisingly little political benefit. So why haven’t these investments resonated more with voters?