Can You Put a Price on Congestion in Boston?

Excess traffic is bad for residents, businesses, and visitors – while the city’s extensive transit network needs investment. Sound familiar?

After years of advocacy and planning, the Board of NYC's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) recently approved the city's congestion pricing program to start June 30, 2024. With approximately 60% of 25,000 public comments showing support for the policy, the New York region looked ready for change. But on June 6, 2024, NewYork Governor Kathy Hochul has decided to shelve the plan indefinitely.

Should we consider congestion pricing in Massachusetts? What can we learn from New York? Is this an opportunity to spur investment in transit, put Massachusetts back on track to meet our climate goals, and create a more equitable region? How will Massachusetts be able to deal with any adverse impacts other cities have encountered?

We’ll hear from journalists and advocates in MA and NYC to gather insights and perspectives.

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