… to try and stop congestion pricing and ensure that a full environmental review is done, which was fast tracked for the purpose of getting this program in place. Because look, This [congestion pricing] is nothing more than a money grab... nothing to do with reducing congestion. and everything to do with dealing with the MTA's bloated and mismanaged budget. I have been opposed to congestion pricing since it became law. I introduced legislation in the State assembly to repeal it. (02:18–13:59)
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Asserts that congestion pricing is a financial strategy, not aimed at reducing congestion.
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