New York, NY — The recent announcement by the Trump Administration rebutting the congestion pricing program is disingenuous at best. There is no offset for the $15 billion MTA capital plan nor any vision as to how we chart the path forward. Our city sorely needs resources to address these significant infrastructure issues, not symbolic gestures and political stunts that carry vast policy implications. 

While I understand the concerns of outerborough residents seeking to enter the central business district for critical services not found locally, I remain actively engaged with the MTA to address these issues. I will not stop fighting for the much needed resources for the MTA, outerborough residents, and all New Yorkers.

New Yorkers deserve better than empty gestures; we need tangible results and federal partners to improve our city’s infrastructure.

Media Contact for Majority Whip Selvena Brooks-Powers:

Julian Martin | jmartin@council.nyc.gov

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