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New York’s Hochul must adopt congestion pricing before Trump takes office
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New York’s Hochul must adopt congestion pricing before Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump is already doing his part for the environment, and in his hometown, too.

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is reportedly considering an about-face on Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan, spurred by fear of the impending arrival of the 47th president, according to a report. report in Politics. It should move forward for two reasons: the previous about-face has largely achieved its likely goal, and this is an ephemeral and favorable window to establish a transformative element of urban planning in New York.