But Flanagan, a Republican from Suffolk County, did not take a stance on Gov. Andrew Cuomo's stated support for a congestion pricing plan for New York City. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Ultimately, the mayor needs to join Gov. Andrew Cuomo in support for congestion pricing, which has proved effective in cities like London and Stockholm, according to Jon Orcutt, spokesman at the nonprofit TransitCenter and former policy director at the city's Department of Transportation. (amny.com)
«significant investment in transit before and during the implementation of congestion pricing; reinvestment of revenues generated directly into public transit; dynamic tolling that changes commuter behavior; and information campaigns that generate broad public support for congestion pricing.» (ny.curbed.com)