The congestion pricing plan died recently when Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in Albany announced his chamber wouldn't take up the proposal because of strong opposition within the conference dominated by New York City Democrats.
NY Council Approves Manhattan Traffic Fees
Cars would be charged $8, trucks $21, to enter from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proponents say it would raise $491 million, all dedicated to improve and maintain the largest U.S. public transit system.
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