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New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

New York’s U-Turn on a Plan to Reduce Traffic

from The Journal.

by The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

Published: Tue Jun 11 2024

Show Notes

The nation’s first congestion-pricing plan was set to take effect at the end of June. But last week, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called to indefinitely delay the program. WSJ's Jimmy Vielkind unpacks the surprising move and explores why Hochul made the 11th hour change.


Further Reading:

-NewYork Gov. Kathy Hochul Abruptly Halts Manhattan Congestion Pricing


Further Listening:

-NYC’sFood Delivery Workers Fight for a Minimum Wage

-NewYork City's 'De Facto Ban' on Airbnb

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