MTA holding 1st public hearing on Manhattan congestion pricing

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After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.

NEW YORK -- Commuters are sure to have a lot to say Thursday at the MTA's first of four public hearings on Manhattan congestion pricing, which the MTA appears ready to implement in the spring. MTA CEO Janno Lieber said toll readers are almost fully installed and are set to 'go live' in June. 'We're almost there on having all the congestion pricing infrastructure in place,' said Lieber.

It doesn't work for me,' another person said. People for and against congestion pricing will get to speak during the first hearing at 6 p.m. Thursday. 'I mean, listen, there's too many drivers, it's a lot of traffic. I think it's a good thing,' another person said. 'For a system to work better, it's worth it.

 

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