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"Finally, congestion pricing can go into effect. No version of the program is perfect, no version would make everyone happy, but a version of it needs to be in place. This modified program will raise less revenue and do less to reduce congestion, and the governor needs to answer for how to address those shortcomings. 

"Even at this reduced rate, congestion pricing will be an essential part of raising revenue for public transportation, reducing pollution, and easing traffic – but we knew that six months ago, before the inexplicable pause. We knew that through the decade spent advocating for and crafting the policy that I am glad will finally hit our streets soon. Moving forward, my office stands with the state in support of congestion pricing being implemented expeditiously and maintained to benefit New Yorkers, against obstacles that may arise.

"It is clear why the governor is allowing the program to move forward now, and it’s also clear that given the future we face in January, our city and state will need much stronger leadership than has been shown – on this and other issues – in order to protect the gains we have made."