Is NYC congestion pricing dead? | The Point with Marcia Kramer

A sudden decision by Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing. Is the program dead or just on hold? Watch this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."

[@williambarnard4710]

Why didn't Marcia interview any official who opposes that horrible tax?

[@williambarnard4710]

It is not pleasant for me or my neighbors in Queens to pay an extra $300 a month in taxes for a service from which we do not benefit.

[@emperortea]

thats $3600 per year ontop of all the tax, fees, tolls, mandatory services we already pay for. and this is not going to be the end of it too. Because in the future they are going to raise the price of the tolls.

[@limomangeno]

As soon as election day passes ,the tolls will start Jan 1st 2025.

[@williambarnard4710]

That tax is no more.

[@mattylite7]

I dont know how throwing a wrench in such an important a project helps democrats look like competent leaders...

[@jerrysully6972]

If congestion pricing does happen, what's going to stop them from doing congestion pricing to other areas in NYC, or other cities in NY state?

[@BernellJonesII]

We all know it’s a money thing. If MTA really wanted less congestion, they would take actual effective actions. There would still be a lot of traffic if the tolls were implemented. They’re basically saying “if you pay $15, you’re free to pollute the area”

[@MisterM-ow6qk]

Shame on this reporter. It's not efficient and it didn't work in london and it won't work here.

[@jeffreyz8030]

Its not supposed to fix the trains its another huge tax on new yorkers. How many decades have they had to fix the subway. Ive heard the same thing for 30 years.

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

14:10 And if the voters say no to this, then what happens?

[@hazelady5068]

MTA is mad lol 😂

[@williambarnard4710]

kathryn wylde lives in Manhattan and works in Manhattan. She won't have to pay that horrible tax

[@eldondedon7884]

Mta is run like if they have access to blank checks. It's amazing how fast they were able to put up the toll scanners . Once these tolls go up that taste of free money will be Insatiable. The cross bronx expressway has countless truck going through the bronx contaminating the bronx air....why not put one there first. That would make the community healthier. If thats why they are actually doing it. But it's not about health or traffic it's about pulling money to fund a failed system. Nyc has millions of people that are taxed heavy. Those tax money get spread out through out the whole new york state. They money should only fund NYC. New York State government needs to prioritize the needs and reorganization of the mta with the current taxed money being skimmed from the nyc citizens. Not add additional Tolls and taxes claiming that its the only way to fix the mtas black hole accounting.

[@JP-sw5ho]

If the tax is supposed to decrease congestion by encouraging people to stay home then how will it increase revenue? It's either going to decrease congestion or generate revenue but not both

[@JP-sw5ho]

She thinks people are scared of unlicensed cannabis stores?!?

[@mnz6324ify]

This has nothing to do with reducing congestion, this was just legal way robbing working people legally everyday. The streets had been clogged by Bike lanes and the Bus Lanes because Diblasio and Bloomberg had put that around the city where out 6 usable lanes it is reduece to 2 because of bus lane and bike lane. To say that a congestion wont happen is pretty stupid, this toll is about taxing working people because Subway ridership is up however 45% of the people pay fares????? This Governor is completely out of touch with the people.

[@cynthiakozikowski1765]

Congestion pricing is a freakin scam! It needs to go away forever

[@prahfetts825]

What is Nancy Pelosi worrying about congestion problems in nyc

[@pulaski42]

BOO HOO

[@williambarnard4710]

The logical thing is if, as this lady says, ninety percent of the people who travel to Manhattan to work use public transportation, then those ninety percent are the ones who should pay for that tax to improve a service that suits them and not ten percent. remaining percent that do not use the train service.

[@jamesofalo6247]

Wrestler Congestion is not critical to fund the MTA. The NYU Marron Institute has determined the MTA spends more then any country globally on transit repair and new construction. If the MTA needs money they need to find it in their own budget. Audit the MTA NOW.

[@shade38211]

Make people pay fares. Fining others to pay for shortfalls .

[@zo62]

That’s why they are doing congestion pricing

[@user-bf8um5oj9q]

@@zo62 No they were not. They were creating tolls on drivers and Manhattan residents to pay for subway riders.

[@mattylite7]

If anything, it's horrible leadership to create so much confusion. Not good for her record

[@Dusty-McDusterson]

15 minute Marxville bullies are foiled again😂🤣

[@williambarnard4710]

In New York City, the implementation of congestion pricing has been a topic of debate. While it was set to begin in June 2024, the plan has been postponed indefinitely3. This decision came amidst concerns over the economic impact the tolling program might have on everyday New Yorkers4. It appears that more than 60 percent of New York City’s inhabitants opposed congestion pricing based on polls, reflecting public discontent with the idea5. The reliance on referendums or public opinion polls is a common practice in many cities to gauge support for congestion pricing. This democratic approach ensures that the views of the residents are considered in the decision-making process, especially for policies that directly affect their daily lives and expenses. However, the success of such initiatives can vary greatly depending on the local context, public awareness, and the perceived benefits versus the costs of the program.

[@i-jm3jl]

She flexing. MTA who?

[@jamesofalo6247]

Hey Wylde Your full of it. The has been wasting taxpayer money for decades. They needed to be AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE A ORGANIZATION YESTERDAY. The resulting savings plus their annual budget would pay for repairs.

[@fabianthompson9582]

Yes

[@kevinmccauley3877]

when she said she assended she was correct

[@pimpnamedslickback7780]

This isn’t going to cause them to gain or lose voters 😂. Everyone pretty much knows who they’re backing the country is pretty polarized and everyone is either voting R down the line or D down the line.

[@emperortea]

They have lost my vote. I have always vote Dem but this state election I will vote non MAGA- GOP. unless they cancel congestion toll completley, instead of postpondment. In federal election I will vote DEM.

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

​​@@emperorteaSame here. I will vote for biden because I can't stand trump. I did vote for Curtis Sliwa when we ran for mayor but I will probably vote for a moderate republican for governor unless congestion pricing us canceled completely

[@zo62]

Just on hold

[@so7idsnak3]

She said some dog whistles at 5:22

[@mopthermopther]

Where’s Cuomo ?

[@durece100]

He's out because of sexual misconduct.

[@mopthermopther]

@@durece100 oh. naughty boy.

[@AbuNewYorkCity]

@@durece100 except they cancelled the impeachment trial when he quit so there's nothing stopping him from running again.

[@flintfuentes7652]

kramer: pls do some real reporting

[@modtwentyeight]

She was better before at the New York Daily News.

[@williambarnard4710]

Why should people who don't use the public transportation system pay for something they don't use? If they need money to mend the train system, let its users or the city's business owners pay for it.

[@emperortea]

exactly. thats like trump saying mexico will pay for the wall 😂 😂

[@seth_sesu]

Motorists should not be freeloading. We already subsidize car ownership to the tune of billions every year - not including oil wars. Congestion pricing is a way to undo some of this unfairness and require motorists to contribute back to the cost of transportation. Congestion pricing needs to move forward.

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

No it doesn't. It would've increased pollution in the outer boroughs as noted by the MTA's own assessment. Costs for small businesses would've increased. This is not about reducing traffic. It was a money grab.

[@sullytrny]

12.5 million new motor voters, cheap oil makes world peace Elsie... 24-28-32 The jabs did it...

[@jamesryou8275]

Election year LOL

[@williambarnard4710]

Does anyone care about the opinion of New Yorkers? 64% said no to congestion pricing.

[@mjtreviews6009]

Forget about this woman, whatever happened the what the people want. The congestion price isn’t what we want . Democrats you keep it up NyC will turn red next time

[@emperortea]

unless they cancel the congestion toll, I am voting red in state election. not fallin for postpondment BS

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

our Govener is a hero and she going to teach black kids about computers , but first we must teach to read #BLM

[@durece100]

Are you blind or what?

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

​​@@durece100You are the blind one.

[@durece100]

@@Atrail_Mckinley4786 No. You, not me.

[@Atrail_Mckinley4786]

@@durece100 I'm not the one acting like congestion pricing will reduce pollution when the MTA's own assessment has stated that pollution will increase outside the zone and in neighborhoods such as the Lower East Side. It has been reported by the press as well. I'm not the blind one here.

[@durece100]

@@Atrail_Mckinley4786 Yes, you are blind, you car loving freak!