Samuel Schwartz on congestion pricing
From Sam Schwartz | Tony Guida's NY · · CUNY TV
“People coming in through the Lincoln Tunnel or through the Holland Tunnel from New Jersey are already paying a hefty fee. About $13 during the peak periods, $11 off peak. That should be deducted from the congestion fee. So let's say the congestion fee is $15. They should only have to pay $2.”
On , Samuel Schwartz, Chief Business Development Officer -Connectivity & Platforms at Comcast, spoke about congestion pricing during Sam Schwartz | Tony Guida's NY on CUNY TV.
About Samuel Schwartz
In a September 2022 interview, Samuel Schwartz discussed congestion pricing in New York City, stating that it is "targeted to bring about $15 billion in capital funds to the MTA." He noted that legislation was passed in 2019 and that the Biden administration had provided guidance on the required environmental statement. Schwartz predicted that implementation was "likely two years away" due to the 2022 election year, adding that "elected officials get pretty shy of implementing something that means people will take money out of their pocket." He also suggested that tolls paid by drivers entering from New Jersey should be deducted from any congestion fee. Schwartz commented on post-pandemic transportation trends, saying that "work from home will be greater than it's ever been" and that fewer people would be riding the subway into the central business district. He discussed the potential for occupancy restrictions on cars entering Manhattan, similar to measures taken during the 1980 transit strike, after 9/11, and during Hurricane Sandy. Regarding autonomous vehicles, Schwartz said they "make sense" for freight on highways and for people with disabilities, but that they are "not going to replace the car very soon."