Congestion pricing has been up and running in New York City since January, but the Trump Administration has sought to halt and terminate the program. The issue is tied up in the courts, but congestion pricing remains in place for now. Rollie Williams of Climate Town dives into the long history of how the program came to be and why it provides so many social, economic, and environmental upsides for the New York region.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.