They're actually independent. Most people in the state of New York aren't even within the realm the geographic area that's affected by congestion pricing. And congestion pricing is working. I was able to reduce the initial cost [of congestion pricing] 40%. It was supposed to be $12 for people going to the congestion zone. I got it down to $9. reduced it to dramatically. But also that is funding the lifeline of our city, which is public transportation. (03:42–03:52)
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Asserts that Kathy Hochul reduced congestion pricing costs from $12 to $9, a 40% reduction.
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