In 2019 nyc voted to use congestion pricing to reduce carbon emissions. Three years it’s not implemented but at least the case study required by the National Environmental Protection Act is done…. 4007 pages.BronxEE2000 t1_jd2s6lm wrote
NYC didn't vote for this. This is being hoisted on the city by the State. Here's hoping it keeps getting delayed and maybe even outright cancelled.
lgoldfein21 t1_jd2ztlf wrote
What lol, the state hates this and the city voted for it
NOISY_SUN t1_jd2xt9c wrote
What are you talking about, of course it voted for congestion pricing. The 2019 plan that was approved by the state was proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who was the duly elected mayor of New York City.
D14DFF0B t1_jd3116g wrote
The citizens of NYC voted for NYS reps and senators that voted for this. That's literally how representative democracy works.
BronxEE2000 t1_jd3judv wrote
It was proposed by Cuomo. de Blasio just finally signed off on it for some stupid reason.
NOISY_SUN t1_jd3kc70 wrote
Huh. What was the stupid reason?
BronxEE2000 t1_jd3ksbl wrote
Something about Cuomo "taking over" the MTA. https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2019/02/26/breaking-mayor-de-blasio-endorses-congestion-pricing-as-part-of-cuomo-mta-takeover/
TheWicked77 t1_jd30vj6 wrote
Yes, it was that idiot De Blasio that wanted this. Of course, he traveled by car and didn't have to pay for it like everyone else would have. But then again, he and his wife can't come up with where the 850 million went. Still have no answer to that do we Bill. We, as NYers, complain about everything. We speak out, but when are we going to find things out, do they think that we are going to forget about it? Our political leaders think that we just like wasting money. This was a waste. PEOPLE ITS 850 MILLION OF OUR MONEY. I want to see where it went. Books, paperwork, etc.
NOISY_SUN t1_jd31j2w wrote
You sound pretty upset about Bill de Blasio. One day he will no longer be mayor, I assure you
TheWicked77 t1_jd32tlk wrote
Big Bird is no longer mayor, yes, but his policies still are here to mess with us. There are people who need help that have mental health issues. It's 850 million. it's not a drop in the bucket. Why are we not asking the questions where did the money go? We all check our bank account and do the math when we something wrong on our statements, why don't we do the same when it comes to the city budget for any one that we as tax payers give money too?
NOISY_SUN t1_jd35d35 wrote
"We" have been asking questions. The NYTimes alone wrote multiple articles about it, and about unanswered questions:
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/nyregion/thrivenyc-mental-health-.html
TarumK t1_jd3lgfw wrote
Why do you think NYC would vote against this? Most people in NYC don't drive. Most commuters to Manhattan don't go by car.
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