Editorial: The New York Times

• New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, recently rescinded her promise to implement a congestion pricing system.
• The proposal would have charged most drivers $15 for entering Manhattan’s densely populated core.
• Hochul cited concerns that congestion pricing would hamper Manhattan's post-pandemic economic recovery.
• The cancellation of congestion pricing threatens significant efforts to improve New York's environment and quality of life.
• The revenues generated by congestion pricing would have critically added to the capital budget of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
• Hochul has not proposed a serious plan to replace this anticipated revenue.
• Despite protests, data suggests that congestion pricing has been successful in cities like London and Stockholm.

Conclusion: It is crucial that Hochul reverses her decision and reinstates the congestion pricing system, given its potential to improve the quality of life, environment, and economy of New York.

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