Sentences with phrase «from congestion pricing»

And there were suggestions on how to spend the revenue — as much as $ 1.5 billion annually — from a congestion pricing plan.

He also proposed that part of the revenue raised from congestion pricing be reserved for roads and bridges to benefit drivers instead of all going to public transit.

But at the same time, money from congestion pricing would not roll in as fast as fines for speeding near schools.

He also proposed that part of the revenue raised from congestion pricing be reserved for roads and bridges to benefit drivers instead of all going to public transit.

Mayor Bill de Blasio met with Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Albany on Monday afternoon to discuss «what really matters to New York City» — including a «lockbox» guarantee on funds from a congestion pricing proposal that will go toward the city's subways and buses — after a three - hour testimony before the New York State Legislature.

Another report from the Community Service Society issued last year found that far more low - income residents are poised to gain from a congestion pricing plan that funds mass transit.

Some New Yorkers, however, were suspicious of the MTA's ability to handle the funds generated from the congestion pricing plan.

Still, he expressed satisfaction over the removal of East River bridge tolls from the congestion pricing plan, as well as the inclusion of block - the - box enforcement to mitigate gridlock at intersections.

Separate from congestion pricing has been a proposal for «value capture» funding that would provide money for specific transit upgrades based on the proximity of property and the taxes paid on that property.

«In Focus» Host Cheryl Wills talks to Brooklyn City Councilman Justin Brannan and Manhattan City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez about what they want to see from any congestion pricing plan.

How much money does the Metropolitan Transportation Authority really need from congestion pricing and for what?

Low - income New Yorkers would disproportionately gain from congestion pricing that raised revenue for mass transit, and the costs would be primarily paid by those who can afford it most.

Probably 80 % of more of Long Islanders who commute to work in Manhattan ride the LIRR, which would receive funding from congestion pricing.

The funds raised from congestion pricing will be used to fund repairs for the ailing subway subway, however, Mayor Bill de Blasio continues to oppose congestion pricing and is advocating for a millionaires tax.

As speaker, Quinn supported Bloomberg on nearly every initiative, from congestion pricing and his controversial trash management plan, to his term - limits overhaul.

The task force also did not look at how the revenue from congestion pricing should be spent.