New York Lawmakers Push for $90 Million Transit System Upgrade Amid Congestion Pricing Plans

State legislators advocate for enhanced bus services and free routes to complement the upcoming $15 congestion pricing fee, aiming to improve public transportation accessibility.

• A coalition of New York state lawmakers is advocating for a $90 million investment to enhance the city's transit system, focusing on additional free bus routes and improved service reliability.
• The initiative is a response to the anticipated implementation of a $15 congestion pricing fee, designed to reduce traffic congestion in Manhattan's busiest areas.
• Support for the proposal spans across the political spectrum, with key figures emphasizing the need for viable public transportation alternatives.
• Challenges such as unmet city goals for bus lane construction and opposition to congestion pricing through a federal lawsuit are being navigated.
• The MTA board, with support from MTA Chair Janno Lieber, is finalizing details of congestion pricing, with a court decision on the matter expected by late May or early June.

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