Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he’s created an advisory panel that will evaluate the possibility of congestion pricing in New York City.
"New York City is home to some of the most gridlocked streets in the nation and with this new advisory panel, we take a major step forward in coming up with a real solution to tackle the issue of congestion while helping to fund mass transit moving forward," Governor Cuomo said in a statement.
The panel is known as “Fix NYC” and it will come up with proposals to ease the traffic congestion in the city and generate revenue for the MTA. The panel will report back by the end of the year so any proposal can be considered in next year’s legislative session.
"I look forward to hearing the panel's proposals to help bring relief to millions of New Yorkers and visitors who drive on our streets and rely on mass transit every day" Cuomo said.
The panel will work with HNTB Corporation, which will provide assistance and evaluation the options and impacts to the city.
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