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New York City and its suburbs continue to rely on a bus and subway system that is underfunded and unreliable, resulting in regular delays and disruptions for many riders, especially those living in transit deserts, a problem that was exacerbated by a huge loss in ridership revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Swift implementation of congestion pricing will not only help reduce dangerous air pollution it will provide the funding desperately needed for a modern, clean, and reliable mass transit system – a system that is disproportionately relied upon by low-income New Yorkers. Reducing air pollution, particularly in environmental justice communities, was a core rationale for passing congestion pricing in 2019. The recent increase in traffic has been exacerbated by transit ridership remaining well below pre-pandemic levels and commuters with means opting to travel by car.

But now, as the city returns to normal, we are seeing an unfortunate return to the traffic, congestion and air pollution that New Yorkers have tolerated – and considered “normal” – for too long.

#NEW YORK CITY TIME DRIVERS#

At the height of the pandemic, there was a significant improvement in air quality as more affluent drivers worked from home.

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