Repeals congestion pricing

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew J. Lanza says this is needed

Congestion pricing increases the cost to New York City drivers and commuters from areas outside of the City. Adding additional costs to the already skyrocketing cost of living in our state. These fees would be charged to every vehicle, including law enforcement and emergency personnel, entering the congestion zone regardless of how many times in one day they enter the zone. This includes whether they are going home, to work, to a medical appointment, shopping or dining, etc. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority should not place the burden of their mismanagement on the drivers. Furthermore, it is also unacceptable and improper that the details were delegated to an unelected commission to decide rather than to those who serve and are elected by the public. Congestion pricing is tax scheme which unfairly targets Staten Island families and businesses. Picking the pockets of Staten Islanders for traveling within their own city is further proof of the mismanagement of the entire MTA system. According to the MTA's own study, it would be both a financial and environmental burden and will result in more traf- fic on Staten Island. Staten Islanders shouldn't carry the burden of this tax program, especially when they will see little to no benefit. Congestion pricing is outrageous and must be repealed.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.