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Kathy Hochul: “Transit ridership is up in the zone as well.”

Featuring: Kathy Hochul, Democratic | Governor of New York

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Mayor Mamdani Joins Governor Hochul to Celebrate Successful First Year of Congestion Pricing

Published | Video Starts at 05:43

So all the doomsayers said people are going to leave Manhattan and all these buildings that are empty. Best year for online leasing in 20 years. Leading the nation. So we're moving. Speeds are up, buses are faster. Transit ridership is up in the zone as well. But guess what? We gave you some time back. How does 25% faster coming through the Lincoln Tunnel sound? Oh, let me top that. How about 51% faster coming through the Holland Tunnel? (05:43–05:46)

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Asserts that transit ridership has increased in the congestion zone.

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