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Article: Paterson Endorses Congestion Pricing.
- Article from:
- The New York Observer (New York, NY)
- Article date:
- March 21, 2008
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Governor David Paterson has come out in support of congestion pricing in Manhattan.
Here's the release:
GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR TRAFFIC MITIGATION PLAN
Governor David A. Paterson announced today that he has submitted a Governor's program bill, that follows the recommendations of the New York City Traffic Mitigation Commission report of January 31, 2008 to allow for the City Council and State Legislature to consider a bill that meets the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation Urban Partnership Agreement, which contributes $354 million in federal funds.
"Congestion Pricing addresses two urgent concerns of the residents of ...